Abstract: A method for generating a subject avatar using a mobile phone scan is provided. The method includes receiving, from a mobile device, multiple images of a first subject, extracting multiple image features from the images of the first subject based on a set of learnable weights, inferring a three-dimensional model of the first subject from the image features and an existing three-dimensional model of a second subject, animating the three-dimensional model of the first subject based on an immersive reality application running on a headset used by a viewer, and providing, to a display on the headset, an image of the three-dimensional model of the first subject. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method, are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody and a preparation and use thereof. The anti-CTLA-4 antibody has the advantages of lower toxicity and better activity; in addition, the anti-CTLA-4 antibody also has a low content of high mannose glycoforms and/or a low content of sialylated glycoforms, which helps to prolong the half-life of the antibody and/or reduce immunogenicity. In addition, disclosed is a formulation with the antibody which has good stability.

Abstract: A method, device, and computer program product for fingerprint based status detection in a distributed processing system is provided. The method comprises: generating and sending, at a root node, an initial fingerprint based on the output message ID to be sent; at a middle node, generating and sending an updated fingerprint based on a received input message ID, an output message ID to be sent and a received fingerprint; sending, at the leaf node, a final updated fingerprint to a tracking task point; and obtaining, at the tracking task point, status information based on the final updated fingerprint. As the method does not generate traffic at each node but only generates tracking traffic at leaf nodes, the approach according to the present disclosure reduces tracking overhead significantly while guaranteeing the reliability of data processing.

Abstract: A solar cell is provided. The solar cell includes a crystalline silicon substrate, and an intrinsic silicon thin film layer, a doped silicon-based thin film layer, a transparent conductive layer and electrodes, which are sequentially arranged on at least one face of the crystalline silicon substrate. The area of the doped silicon-based thin film layer is smaller than the area of the intrinsic silicon thin film layer. A preparation method of the solar cell is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a thin film assembly and a method of preparing the same, and a hetero-junction cell including a thin film assembly. The thin film assembly comprises at least two transparent conductive oxide film layers superposed together, each of the at least two transparent conductive oxide film layers is an ITO film, the first ITO film layer is doped with a tin content of 10-15 wt %, and the second ITO film layer is doped with a tin content?5 wt % and <10 wt %.

Abstract: A solar cell sheet includes: a conductive connection member; and a first electrode, a first transparent conductive layer, a first doped layer of a first conductivity type, a first passivation layer, a monocrystalline silicon wafer, a second passivation layer, a second doped layer of a second conductivity type, a second transparent conductive layer, and a second electrode arranged in an order from top to bottom. One end of the conductive connection member is electrically connected to the first electrode, and the other end of the conductive connection member extends to a side of the second transparent conductive layer adjacent to the second electrode, and the conductive connection member is insulated from the second transparent conductive layer and the second electrode.

Abstract: A preparation method of a composite electrode on a solar cell is provided. The preparation method of the composite electrode includes the following steps of: depositing a metal contact layer on a cell chip; forming an electrode on the metal contact layer to obtain a composite electrode comprising a metal contact layer and an electrode. A composite electrode on the solar cell and the solar cell are also provided.

Abstract: A photovoltaic assembly is provided, which includes a plurality of solar cells; a plurality of lead wires, the solar cells are connected in series through the lead wires; a plurality of diodes, each of the solar cells is connected in parallel with one of the diodes, or a specified number of adjacent ones of the solar cells as a whole is connected in parallel with one of the diodes; and a packaging structure, and the solar cells, the lead wires and the diodes are arranged in the packaging structure.

Abstract: A wafer supporting apparatus includes: a first fixed plate and a second fixed plate, a first upper fixing rod and a second upper fixing rod, and a lower fixing rod parallel to and below the first upper fixing rod and the second upper fixing rod. Two ends of the first upper fixing rod are fixedly connected to the first fixed plate and the second fixed plate respectively. Two ends of the second upper fixing rod are fixedly connected to the first fixed plate and the second fixed plate respectively. Two ends of the lower fixing rod are fixedly connected to the first fixed plate and the second fixed plate respectively. The first upper fixing rod and the second upper fixing rod are each provided with a plurality of limiting columns each of which including a cylindrical body and a semispherical end.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a preparation method of a heterojunction solar cell and the heterojunction solar cell. The method comprises: providing a substrate; respectively depositing intrinsic layers at two sides of the substrate; respectively depositing n-type doped layers and p-type doped layers on the intrinsic layers at two sides of the substrate, wherein at least two n-type doped layers and/or p-type doped layers are provided, and the doping concentration of each layer of the n-type doped layers and/or the p-type doped layers is gradually increased in a longitudinal direction away from the substrate; and respectively and sequentially forming transparent conductive oxide layers and electrode layers on the n-type doped layers and the p-type doped layers. Therefore, the conversion and production efficiencies of the cell are increased.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for data movement among distributed data centers in a peer network. The method comprises: reducing an amount of data to be moved by pre-processing the data; generating a torrent file for the data; distributing the torrent file to a peer data center, and in response to receiving a data request from the peer data center, transmitting a segment of the data to the peer data center. Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present disclosure can realize reliable and fast data movement among distributed data centers over an unreliable and low-bandwidth network, can support an adaptive network topology among distributed data centers without complex pre-configuration or cumbersome runtime coordination, can support different types of data storage, and facilitates coordinated cloud computing and data aggregation among distributed data centers.

Abstract: A method, device, and computer program product for fingerprint based status detection in a distributed processing system is provided. The method comprises: generating and sending, at a root node, an initial fingerprint based on the output message ID to be sent; at a middle node, generating and sending an updated fingerprint based on a received input message ID, an output message ID to be sent and a received fingerprint; sending, at the leaf node, a final updated fingerprint to a tracking task point; and obtaining, at the tracking task point, status information based on the final updated fingerprint. As the method does not generate traffic at each node but only generates tracking traffic at leaf nodes, the approach according to the present disclosure reduces tracking overhead significantly while guaranteeing the reliability of data processing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of fabricating a heterojunction battery, comprising the steps of: depositing a first amorphous silicon intrinsic layer on the front of an n-type silicon wafer, wherein the n-type silicon wafer may be a monocrystal or polycrystal silicon wafer; depositing an amorphous silicon p layer on the first amorphous silicon intrinsic layer; depositing a first boron doped zinc oxide thin film on the amorphous silicon p layer; forming a back electrode and an Al-back surface field on the back of the n-type silicon wafer; and forming a positive electrode on the front of the silicon wafer. In addition, the present invention further discloses a method of fabricating a double-sided heterojunction battery. In the present invention, the boron doped zinc oxide is used as an anti-reflection film in place of an ITO thin film; due to the special nature, especially the light trapping effect of the boron doped zinc oxide, the boron doped zinc oxide can achieve good anti-reflection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of fabricating a heterojunction battery, comprising the steps of: depositing a first amorphous silicon intrinsic layer on the front of an n-type silicon wafer, wherein the n-type silicon wafer may be a monocrystal or polycrystal silicon wafer; depositing an amorphous silicon p layer on the first amorphous silicon intrinsic layer; depositing a first boron doped zinc oxide thin film on the amorphous silicon p layer; forming a back electrode and an Al-back surface field on the back of the n-type silicon wafer; and forming a positive electrode on the front of the silicon wafer. In addition, the present invention further discloses a method of fabricating a double-sided heterojunction battery. In the present invention, the boron doped zinc oxide is used as an anti-reflection film in place of an ITO thin film; due to the special nature, especially the light trapping effect of the boron doped zinc oxide, the boron doped zinc oxide can achieve good anti-reflection.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for protecting a plant from an insect pest are provided. In particular, novel polynucleotides and the pesticidal polypeptides they encode are provided. Methods of using the novel polynucleotides and pesticidal polypeptides of the invention to protect a plant from an insect pest are further provided. Particular embodiments of the invention provide pesticidal compositions and formulations, DNA constructs, and transformed plants, plant cells, and seeds.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for protecting a plant from an insect pest are provided. In particular, novel polynucleotides and the pesticidal polypeptides they encode are provided. Methods of using the novel polynucleotides and pesticidal polypeptides of the invention to protect a plant from an insect pest are further provided. Particular embodiments of the invention provide pesticidal compositions and formulations, DNA constructs, and transformed plants, plant cells, and seeds.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for identifying novel pesticidal gene homologues are provided. Specifically, the methods of the invention comprise systematically designing oligonucleotide primers that are specific for a pesticidal gene of interest and performing successive rounds of PCR amplification of nucleic acid material from a microorganism, particularly a Bacillus thuringiensis strain, to identify novel homologues of known pesticidal genes. Oligonucleotide primers that can be used to practice the present methods are further disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for protecting a plant from an insect pest are provided. In particular, novel polynucleotides and the pesticidal polypeptides they encode are provided. Methods of using the novel polynucleotides and pesticidal polypeptides of the invention to protect a plant from an insect pest are further provided. Particular embodiments of the invention provide pesticidal compositions and formulations, DNA constructs, and transformed plants, plant cells, and seeds.

Abstract: Methods of creating and enhancing insect resistance in plants by introducing non-plant lipases into plants are provided. Plants with enhanced insect resistance and seed from plants thereof are provided. DNA sequences encoding insecticidal lipases and insecticidal lipase gene products that are useful in the practice of this invention are also provided. The compositions and methods of the invention may be used in a variety of agricultural systems for controlling pests, including propagating lineages of insect-resistant crops and targeting expression of these insecticidal lipases to plant organs that are particularly susceptible to infestation, such as roots and leaves.

Abstract: Methods of creating and enhancing insect resistance in plants by introducing non-plant lipases into plants are provided. Plants with enhanced insect resistance and seed from plants thereof are provided. DNA sequences encoding insecticidal lipases and insecticidal lipase gene products that are useful in the practice of this invention are also provided. The compositions and methods of the invention may be used in a variety of agricultural systems for controlling pests, including propagating lineages of insect-resistant crops and targeting expression of these insecticidal lipases to plant organs that are particularly susceptible to infestation, such as roots and leaves.