Abstract: A photonic device and a continuous-wave THz signal generator using such photonic device. The photonic device includes an input waveguide arranged to receive input waves of at least two input frequencies and to generate photons at an output frequency associated with the at least two input frequencies; an output waveguide coupled to the input waveguide and arranged to collect the generated photons at the output frequency; wherein the output waveguide is further arranged to facilitate an amplification of the generated photons as the generated photons propagates along the output waveguide and arranged to output an amplified signal at the output frequency.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for training machine learning models to generate three-dimensional (3D) motions based on light detection and ranging (LiDAR) point clouds. In various embodiments, a computing system can encode a machine learning model representing an object in a scene. The computing system can train the machine learning model using a dataset comprising synchronous LiDAR point clouds captured by monocular LiDAR sensors and ground-truth three-dimensional motions obtained from IMU devices. The machine learning model can be configured to generate a three-dimensional motion of the object based on an input of a plurality of point cloud frames captured by a monocular LiDAR sensor.

Abstract: A Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) system is provided. The MEC system includes a user equipment (UE), an MEC device, and a core network. The MEC device includes a relay User Plane Function (UPF) module, a first UPF module, and a second UPF module. The core network performs a UPF path management corresponding to the UE based on a notification of the MEC device. When the UE attaches to a network, the MEC device establishes an idle session between the UE and the relay UPF module. When the MEC device determines that a service for the UE needs to be switched from the first UPF module to the second UPF module and the second UPF module has not been activated, the MEC device notifies the core network to switch the service for the UE from the first UPF module to the relay UPF module first.

Abstract: A double-bottom enamel pan with good thermal conductivity, comprising a pan body and a double-bottom piece which is connected to an outer surface of a bottom of the pan body, wherein the double-bottom piece is provided with a plurality of annular bumps on one side matching with the pan body, the annular bumps are pressed into the pan body, and the double-bottom piece comprises at least one layer of enamel coating. The double-bottom enamel pan of the utility model has good thermal conductivity, so that heat and temperature distribution at the bottom of the pan body is uniform, which meets the user’s requirements of excellent service effect and long service life, and has a broad market application prospect.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods of capturing motions of humans in a scene. A plurality of IMU devices and a LiDAR sensor are mounted on a human. IMU data is captured by the IMU devices and LiDAR data is captured by the LiDAR sensor. Motions of the human are estimated based on the IMU data and the LiDAR data. A three-dimensional scene map is built based on the LiDAR data. An optimization is performed to obtain optimized motions of the human and optimized scene map.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides co-crystals of a lithium benzoate compound and a co-former compound of Formula (I) Also provided herein are methods of preparing the co-crystals and uses thereof in treating and/or reducing the risk for neuropsychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, or neurogenerative disorders).

Abstract: The disclosed embodiment is related to a manufacturing method of a die-formed 3-dimensional plastic impeller of a centrifugal pump and the impeller manufactured thereby, including a mold for twisted blade and a mold for impeller outlet, the mold for twisted blade is configured to form a twisted blade portion of each blade of the impeller, the mold for impeller outlet is configured to form a rear portion of each blade, a hub rim part of the impeller, and a shroud rim part of the impeller so that the hub rim part, the shroud rim part, and the blades are formed in a single piece at the same molding process.

Abstract: Discussed generally are techniques for managing operation of programs in a sequential order. A method can include receiving a query for an image, the query indicating characteristics of the image, selecting a chain of algorithms configured to identify the image based on the characteristics, operating an algorithm of the selected chain of algorithms that operate in increased fidelity order on an input to produce a first result, operating a ground truth algorithm on the input to generate a second result, comparing the first and second results to determine a probability of correctness (Pc) and confidence interval (CI) for the algorithm, and altering the chain of algorithms based on the determined Pc and CI.

Abstract: A method of maximizing power efficiency for a power amplifier system comprises obtaining a power supply voltage; determining a first voltage level sufficient for a power amplifier of the power amplifier system to output an output power; determining a second voltage level lower than the first voltage level; determining whether the power amplifier is activated, to generate a determination result; determining to convert the power supply voltage into a supply voltage with the first voltage level or the second voltage level according to the determination result; and supplying the power amplifier with the supply voltage.

Abstract: Provided are co-crystals of a sodium benzoate compound and a co-former compound of Formula (I) Also provided herein are methods of preparing the co-crystals and uses thereof in treating and/or reducing the risk for a neuropsychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, depressive disorders, or Alzheimer's disease) or a glucose or lipid metabolic disorder (e.g., obesity, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia).

Abstract: A method and a system for switching multi-function modes applied in an electronic device having a plurality of hardware module functions, and includes receiving input information from a user of the electronic device; obtaining status information of the electronic device; and switching the electronic device to one of the multi-function modes according to the input information and the status information, each of the multi-function modes corresponds to at least one of the plurality of hardware module functions.

Abstract: A dismantling device, comprising a base, a bearing mechanism, a moving mechanism and a pulling-out assembly, the bearing mechanism supports a product to be dismantled; the pulling-out assembly comprises a connecting mechanism, a drive mechanism, a catching member and a sliding block; the connecting mechanism comprises an outer framework and an inner framework sliding relative to the outer framework; the outer framework is connected to the moving mechanism and presses against the product; the drive mechanism is connected to the inner framework and the sliding block; the catching member is slidably arranged in the inner framework; the sliding block slides with the catching member; and the drive mechanism drives the catching member to clamps the part and the inner framework dismantles the part from the product.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a video compression method, apparatus, and device, and a medium. The method includes: obtaining a video frame, where the video frame includes a first dynamic group of pictures and a second dynamic group of pictures; extracting a first I frame in the first dynamic group of pictures, and extracting a second I frame in the second dynamic group of pictures; deleting duplicate data between the first I frame and the second I frame, to obtain a target I frame; and compressing the target I frame. The duplicate data between the first I frame and the second I frame is deleted, and this does not affect integrity of data of the video frame.

Abstract: An optical receiver device includes a boost converter circuit, an optical receiver circuit, and a pulse width modulation controller circuitry. The boost converter circuit is configured to convert a supply voltage according to a pulse width modulation signal, in order to generate an output voltage. The optical receiver circuit is configured to set a gain according to the output voltage, in order to convert an optical signal to a data signal according to the gain. The pulse width modulation controller circuitry is configured to perform a digital to analog conversion according to a control code to gradually adjust a current associated with the output voltage, and to compare the output voltage with a reference voltage to generate the pulse width modulation signal.

Abstract: A fluid actuator includes an actuating portion, a piezoelectric unit, a conduction unit, and a levelness regulating portion. The actuating portion includes a first actuating area, a second actuating area, and at least one connecting section between the two actuating areas. The piezoelectric unit includes a first signal area and a second signal area. The two signal areas are provided in the same plane and are isolated from each other by an isolating portion. The piezoelectric unit corresponds in position to the first actuating area of the actuating portion. The conduction unit includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first signal area of the piezoelectric unit is electrically connected to the first electrode, and the second signal area of the piezoelectric unit to the second electrode. The levelness regulating portion, the piezoelectric unit, and the conduction unit are located on the same side of the actuating portion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a target material is provided and includes installing a substrate, providing a raw material powder to the substrate, melting the raw material powder on the substrate by a laser, and repeating the step of providing the raw material powder to the substrate to melting the raw material powder on the substrate by the laser to form a target material and rapidly cooling the formed target material. As such, the target material is produced by the method of lamination manufacturing via the rapid cooling property, so as to avoid the problems of high cost, long man-hours and poor quality of the target material in the conventional techniques.

Abstract: A salt of a neuroceutical and of an acid, wherein the neuroceutical is a substituted benzodiazepine, a substituted benzothiazepine, a substituted pyridopyrimidines or a substituted amino-cyclohexaneacetic acid; and the acid is benzoic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid and tannic acid. The molar ratio of the neuroceutical and the acid in the salt ranges from about 6:1 to about 1:5. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising the neuroceutical salt and therapeutic uses thereof for treating a central nervous system (CNS) disorder or a metabolic disorder associated with the CNS disorder.

Abstract: Non-human animal cells and non-human animals comprising a humanized Asgr1 locus and methods of using such non-human animal cells and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized Asgr1 locus express a human ASGR1 protein or an Asgr1 protein, fragments of which are from human ASGR1. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized Asgr1 locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-ASGR1-mediated delivery of therapeutic molecules or therapeutic complexes to the liver and to assess the efficacy of therapeutic molecules or therapeutic complexes acting via human-ASGR1-mediated mechanisms.