Abstract: Disclosed is a high-precision dynamic real-time 360-degree omnidirectional point cloud acquisition method based on fringe projection. The method comprises: firstly, by means of the fringe projection technology based on a stereoscopic phase unwrapping method, and with the assistance of an adaptive dynamic depth constraint mechanism, acquiring high-precision three-dimensional (3D) data of an object in real time without any additional auxiliary fringe pattern; and then, after a two-dimensional (2D) matching points optimized by the means of corresponding 3D information is rapidly acquired, by means of a two-thread parallel mechanism, carrying out coarse registration based on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology and fine registration based on Iterative Closest Point (ICP) technology.

Abstract: A vacuum apparatus includes process chambers, and a transfer chamber coupled to the process chambers. The transfer chamber includes one or more vacuum ports, thorough which a gas inside the transfer chamber is exhausted, and vent ports, from which a vent gas is supplied. The one or more vacuum ports and the vent ports are arranged such that air flows from at least one of the vent ports to the one or more vacuum ports are line-symmetric with respect to a center line of the transfer chamber.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions from reprogramming human glial cells into human neurons. The reprogramming is achieved using combinations of compounds that can modify signaling via Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-?), Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3), and ?-secretase/Notch pathways. The reprogramming is demonstrated using groups of three or four compounds that are chosen from the group thiazovivin, LDN193189, SB431542, TTNPB, CHIR99021, DAPT, VPA, SAG, purmorphamine. Reprogramming is demonstrated using the group of LDN193189/CHIR99021/DAPT, the group of B431542/CHIR99021/DAPT, the group of LDN193189/DAPT/SB431542, the group of LDN193189/CHIR99021/SB431542, a three drug combination of SB431542/CHIR99021/DAPT. Reprogramming using functional analogs of the compounds is also provided, as are pharmaceutical formulations that contain the drug combinations.

Abstract: A device-verification system is configured to verify the authenticity of an electronic device using a digital signature of the electronic device verified by a certificate authority. In some examples, the electronic device includes a NFC tag storing device hardware information, device public and private keys, and a device digital signature ciphertext. A user may utilize a personal device to read the information from the NFC tag and the personal device may include a software application configured to communicate the information to a cloud-based certificate authority. The certificate authority may include a distributed system (e.g., a blockchain ledger) utilized to verify, store, and subsequently retrieve data corresponding to the electronic device. The certificate authority is configured to utilize the device digital signature to verify the authenticity of the device.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a cell region including active regions where components of transistors are formed; the cell region are arranged to function as a D flip-flop that includes a primary latch (having a first sleepy inverter and a first non-sleepy (NS) inverter), a secondary latch (having a second sleepy inverter and a second NS inverter), and a clock buffer (having third and fourth NS inverters). The transistors are grouped: a first group has a standard threshold voltage (Vt_std); a second group has a low threshold voltage (Vt_low); and an optional third group has a high threshold voltage (Vt_high). The transistors which comprise the first or second NS inverter have Vt_low. Alternatively, the transistors of the cell region are further arranged to function as a scan-insertion type of D flip-flop (SDFQ) that further includes a multiplexer; and the transistors of the multiplexer have Vt_low.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions from reprogramming human glial cells into human neurons. The reprogramming is achieved using combinations of compounds that can modify signaling via Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-?), Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3), and ?-secretase/Notch pathways. The reprogramming is demonstrated using groups of three or four compounds that are chosen from the group thiazovivin, LDN193189, SB431542, TTNPB, CHIR99021, DAPT, VPA, SAG; purmorphamine. Reprogramming is demonstrated using the group of LDN193189/CHIR99021/DAPT, the group of B431542/CHIR99021/DAPT, the group of LDN193189/DAPT/SB431542, the group of LDN193189/CHIR99021/SB431542, a three drug combination of SB431542/CHIR99021/DAPT. Reprogramming using functional analogs of the compounds is also provided, as are pharmaceutical formulations that contain the drug combinations.

Abstract: In a method, a structure including two or more materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion is prepared, and the structure is subjected to a cryogenic treatment. In one or more of the foregoing and following embodiments, the structure includes a semiconductor wafer and one or more layers are formed on the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel rotation control system and method for an excavator. The novel rotation control system comprises a controller, an electrical control handle, an instrument, a rotating motor, a rotating valve trim, a main pump, a first electromagnetic valve, a second electromagnetic valve, a first pilot pressure sensor, a second pilot pressure sensor, an overflow valve and a one-way valve, and further comprises a rotation sensor used for detecting whether an excavator is rotating, a regulator used for controlling the displacement of the main pump, and a temperature sensor used for monitoring the temperature of hydraulic oil in real time.

Abstract: Provided herein are metabolically-modified microorganisms that can grow on an organic C1 carbon source.

Abstract: A sensing electronic device includes a substrate, and a reference voltage control unit. The sensing array is arranged on the substrate, and includes a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode. The reference voltage control unit is electrically connected to the sensing array. In an operation period, the reference voltage control unit has a first voltage, the first sensing electrode has a second voltage, and the second sensing electrode has a third voltage, wherein a difference between the first voltage and the second voltage is different from a difference between the first voltage and the third voltage.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a substrate, an optical sensing element, a light-shielding structure, and a microlens. The substrate has a normal direction. The optical sensing element is disposed on the substrate. The light-shielding structure is disposed on the optical sensing element and includes a plurality of light-shielding layers. Each light-shielding layer includes an opening, and centers of the openings are arranged along a first direction and separated from each other. The microlens is disposed on the light-shielding layers and overlaps the opening of the uppermost light-shielding layer. The microlens guides light into an optical channel formed by the openings, so that the optical sensing element has a maximum response value for light with an incident angle that is greater than or equal to 10 degrees and less than or equal to 30 degrees relative to the normal direction.

Abstract: A luminal stent has a tube body and a skirt surrounding the tube body. The skirt has a flexible connecting section and a stent graft connected to a proximal end of the flexible connecting section. A distal end of the flexible connecting section is sealed and connected to the outer surface of the tube body. A proximal end of the stent graft is suspended and provided with a first radial support structure. When the flexible connecting section is radially compressed, at least a part of the first radial support structure is bent towards a direction distant from the tube body. Also provided is a stent system including the luminal stent. The stent system and the luminal stent can prevent type III endoleaks.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reprogramming glial cells into neurons are provided. The method entails using a combination of insulin and forskolin generate neurons. The neurons may be generated by converting glial cells into the neurons. The compositions and methods may also include one or both of Vitamin C (VC) and Crizotinub (Cri). Articles of manufacture are provided which include at least one pharmaceutical formulation, packaging, and printed material providing an indication and/or instruction for using the described compounds.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a chamber, a pedestal configured to receive and support a semiconductor wafer in the chamber, and an edge ring disposed over the pedestal. The edge ring includes a first portion having a first top surface, a second portion coupled to the first portion and having a second top surface lower than the first top surface, and a recess defined in the first portion. The second top surface is under the semiconductor wafer. The recess has a depth, and a distance between the pedestal and an inner surface of the recess is substantially equal to the depth of the recess.

Abstract: The present application provides a salt and pepper noise filtering method and device based on morphological component analysis. The method comprises: obtaining a to-be-filtered image containing salt and pepper noise; calculating the dimension of the to-be-filtered image, labeled as [n, m]; initializing an n*m-dimensional all-1 labeled matrix as a salt and pepper noise labeled map; obtaining a preset region centered on a pixel point with a pixel value of 0 or 255, and calculating a noise variance between the pixel points in the preset region; labeling the position of a salt and pepper noise point in the salt and pepper noise labeled map according to the noise variance between the pixel points in the preset region, and updating and determining the salt and pepper noise labeled map. The salt and pepper noise is filtered through the method based on morphological component analysis, which improves the quality of the image.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a flexible display panel and a support for supporting the flexible display panel. The flexible display panel has a display area and a peripheral area, and an edge groove in the peripheral area defining an edge portion of the flexible display panel. The edge portion being on a side of the edge groove distal to the display area. The support has a first support groove configured to receive the edge portion of the flexible display panel. The flexible display panel is bent about the edge groove, facilitating insertion of the edge portion of the flexible display panel into the first support groove.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display device comprising a display panel, a backlight module and a bendable light-transmissive layer. The display panel comprises a light incident surface and a light exit surface opposite to each other and a plurality of panel sides connecting the light incident surface with the light exit surface. The backlight module is located on the light incident surface of the display panel and comprises a first surface facing the light incident surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a plurality of module sides connecting the first surface with the second surface. The bendable light-transmissive layer at least partially covers the light exit surface of the display panel, the plurality of panel sides and the plurality of module sides to fix the display panel and the backlight module.

Abstract: In a network congestion handling method, a first network device determines a target port, where the target port is an egress port that is in a pre-congestion state or a congestion state. The first network device sends a first notification to at least one second network device. The at least one second network device is capable of sending, through at least two forwarding paths, a data flow to a host corresponding to the target port. The first notification includes information of a network device to which the target port belongs and information of the target port. The first notification can enable the at least one second network device to perform an operation of avoiding network congestion. The network congestion handling method can effectively alleviate network congestion and improve network bandwidth utilization.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an optical sensing module that includes an optical sensor array. The optical sensor array includes at least one optical sensor, at least one transparent layer disposed on the optical sensor array, and a microlens array. The microlens array includes at least one microlens and is disposed on the transparent layer.