Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for providing editable keyframe-based animation data for applying to a character to animate motion of the character in three-dimensional space. Three-dimensional motion data is constructed from two-dimensional videos. The three-dimensional motion data represents movement of people in the two-dimensional videos and includes, for each person, a root of a three-dimensional skeleton of the person. The three-dimensional skeleton comprises multiple three-dimensional poses of the person during at least a portion of frames of a video from the two-dimensional videos. The three-dimensional motion data is converted into editable keyframe-based animation data in three-dimensional space and provided to animate motion.

Abstract: A video signal conversion method includes: receiving an input signal from a video source; extracting an image metadata from the input signal; determining whether the input signal corresponds to a high dynamic range (HDR) imaging format according to at least one format information of the image metadata and determining whether a video receiver supports the high dynamic range imaging format; in response to the input signal corresponding to the high dynamic range imaging format and the video receiver being not support the high dynamic range imaging format, generating a conversion command; receiving, by a video processor, the conversion command; converting, by the video processor, the input signal into an output signal corresponding to a standard dynamic range (SDR) imaging format according to the conversion command; sending, by the video processor, the output signal to the video receiver; and receiving by the video receiver, the output signal in SDR imaging format.

Abstract: A motor rotor is provided, comprising: a rotor core, comprising a plurality of metal parts and an inner hole of the rotor, the inner hole of the rotor passing through the rotor core, and the metal parts constituting a rotor metal total area ?Ametal; and a plurality of reluctance parts, disposed surrounding the inner hole of the rotor, each of the reluctance parts comprising at least one flux barrier, at least one of the flux barriers penetrating the rotor core, and the at least one of the flux barriers in each of the reluctance parts constituting a flux barrier total area ?Aair; wherein, the sum of ?Aair and ?Ametal being a rotor effective total area, and the ratio of ?Aair to the rotor effective total area being a flux barrier ratio KA, expressed as KA=?Aair/?Aair+?Ametal, and the flux barrier ratio KA satisfying the following relation: 0.25?KA?0.5.

Abstract: Photoplethysmogram system and method are designed for monitoring a user's physiological signals. The system includes a PPG device with a light source, a PPG sensor, and at least one verification sensor. The PPG sensor collects light reflected from a user's fingertip after being emitted by the light source, while the verification sensor determines the position of the fingertip and measures the contact pressure of the PPG device to the user's fingertip. Additionally, the system includes an analysis module that is electrically connected to the PPG device, which is responsible for analyzing and processing a plurality of collected data from the device. There is also a display module that is electrically connected to the analysis module, providing a feedback on the PPG device's performance. The analysis module dynamically adjusts the intensity and sampling rate of light emitted by the light source based on the measured contact pressure.

Abstract: A resistor structure includes a resistor body; and a first electrode structure disposed at and being in electric contact with a first end of the resistor body, and a second electrode structure disposed at and being in electric contact with a second end opposite to the first end of the resistor body. Each of the first electrode structure and the second electrode structure has at least one conductive protrusion. The at least one conductive protrusion of the first electrode structure and the at least one conductive protrusion of the second electrode structure both serve as voltage-sensing terminals for electric connection to an external voltage measurement device, or both serve as current-sensing terminals for electric connection to a current measurement device.

Abstract: Presented herein are polymerase enzymes for improved incorporation of nucleotide analogues, in particular nucleotides which are modified at the 3? sugar hydroxyl, as well as methods and kits using the same.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for providing editable keyframe-based animation data for applying to a character to animate motion of the character in three-dimensional space. Three-dimensional motion data is constructed from two-dimensional videos. The three-dimensional motion data represents movement of people in the two-dimensional videos and includes, for each person, a root of a three-dimensional skeleton of the person. The three-dimensional skeleton comprises multiple three-dimensional poses of the person during at least a portion of frames of a video from the two-dimensional videos. The three-dimensional motion data is converted into editable keyframe-based animation data in three-dimensional space and provided to animate motion.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of determining a sequence of nucleotides for a nucleic acid template. The method can include the steps of contacting the nucleic acid template with a conformationally labeled polymerase and at least four different nucleotide species under conditions wherein the conformationally labeled polymerase catalyzes sequential addition of the nucleotide species to form a nucleic acid complement of the nucleic acid template, wherein the sequential addition of each different nucleotide species produces a conformational signal change from the conformationally labeled polymerase and wherein the rate or time duration for the conformational signal change is distinguishable for each different nucleotide species; detecting a series of changes in the signal from the conformationally labeled polymerase under the conditions; and determining the rates or time durations for the changes in the signal, thereby determining the sequence of nucleotides for the nucleic acid template.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing a nucleic acid includes providing an initiator having a 3? end having an unprotected hydroxyl group, providing a nucleic acid polymerase having at least a conservative catalytic polymerase domain of a family-B DNA polymerase, providing a nucleotide monomer, and exposing the initiator to the nucleotide monomer in the presence of the nucleic acid polymerase and a metal cofactor which is a bivalent cation, and in the absence of a template, such that the nucleotide monomer is incorporated to the initiator. The kit includes the initiator, the nucleic acid polymerase, and the nucleotide monomer, and is used according to the method.

Abstract: An ultra-thin lens for augmented reality (AR) display includes: a primary lens, an intermediate lens, and a secondary lens. After entering the primary lens, image light undergoes two total reflections, then enters the intermediate lens and is partially reflected, then is directed to a human eye through the intermediate lens and the primary lens. The secondary lens is configured on the other side of the intermediate lens, and environmental light is directed to the human eye through the secondary lens, the intermediate lens, and the primary lens. According to the ultra-thin lens, total reflection and light splitting functions of the image light are realized respectively through the primary lens and the intermediate lens, so that the entire lens has a thin and light profile.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a semiconductor stack, first and second insulative layers, a reflective conductive structure, and first and second pads. The semiconductor stack includes a first semiconductor layer, and a mesa having an active region having a second semiconductor layer and formed on the first semiconductor layer. The first insulative layer is formed on the semiconductor stack and has first openings. The reflective conductive structure is formed on the first insulative layer and is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer through the first openings. The second insulative layer is formed on the reflective conductive structure and includes second openings and a contact area covering portions overlapped with the first and second openings. A first pad is formed on the second insulative layer and electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer. A second pad formed on the second insulative layer and electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and systems for use in polymerase-dependent, nucleotide transient-binding methods. The methods are useful for deducing the sequence of a template nucleic acid molecule and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analyses. The methods rely on the fact that the polymerase transient-binding time for a complementary nucleotide is longer compared to that of a non-complementary nucleotide. The labeled nucleotides transiently-binds the polymerase in a template-dependent manner, but does not incorporate. The methods are conducted under any reaction condition that permits transient binding of a complementary or non-complementary nucleotide to a polymerase, and inhibits nucleotide incorporation.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of determining a sequence of nucleotides for a nucleic acid template. The method can include the steps of contacting the nucleic acid template with a conformationally labeled polymerase and at least four different nucleotide species under conditions wherein the conformationally labeled polymerase catalyzes sequential addition of the nucleotide species to form a nucleic acid complement of the nucleic acid template, wherein the sequential addition of each different nucleotide species produces a conformational signal change from the conformationally labeled polymerase and wherein the rate or time duration for the conformational signal change is distinguishable for each different nucleotide species; detecting a series of changes in the signal from the conformationally labeled polymerase under the conditions; and determining the rates or time durations for the changes in the signal, thereby determining the sequence of nucleotides for the nucleic acid template.

Abstract: Provided herein relates to nucleic acid polymerase variants and kits including the same, where the nucleic acid polymerase variant has an improved function and activity of performing template-independent nucleic acids synthesis using ribonucleotides (rNTPs) in a thermotolerant manner.

Abstract: Provided herein relates to DNA polymerase variants and kits including the same, where the DNA polymerase variant has an improved function and activity of performing template-independent nucleic acids synthesis using canonical nucleotides and non-canonical nucleotide analogues in a thermotolerant manner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a specific B-family DNA polymerase variants that exhibit an improved incorporation of nucleotide analogues for synthesizing polynucleotides and sequencing the associated nucleic acid template. More particularly, the DNA sequencing-by-synthesis method can be efficiently performed by said B-family DNA polymerase variants with a normal nucleic acid template and reversible dye-terminator nucleotides to precisely determine the sequence of associated nucleic acid template.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing a nucleic acid includes providing an initiator having a 3? end having an unprotected hydroxyl group, providing a nucleic acid polymerase having at least a conservative catalytic polymerase domain of a family-B DNA polymerase, providing a nucleotide monomer, and exposing the initiator to the nucleotide monomer in the presence of the nucleic acid polymerase and a metal cofactor which is a bivalent cation, and in the absence of a template, such that the nucleotide monomer is incorporated to the initiator. The kit includes the initiator, the nucleic acid polymerase, and the nucleotide monomer, and is used according to the method.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are modified polymerase compositions exhibiting altered polymerase activity, which can be useful in a variety of biological applications. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using such compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions exhibit altered properties that can enhance their utility in a variety of biological applications. Such altered properties, can include, for example, altered nucleotide binding affinities, altered nucleotide incorporation kinetics, altered photostability and/or altered nanoparticle tolerance, as well as a range of other properties as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) probe test device for a sediment core in a lake, including: a sampling tube, where, a settlement limit device is disposed on an outer wall of the sampling tube and a DGT probe and a multi-parameter water-quality detection electrode are installed within the sampling tube; a movable mudguard device comprising a connecting rod and a mudguard, where, the connecting rod rotates around a rotating shaft to drive the mudguard to move from a position where an opening at the lower end of the sampling tube is sealed to a side of the sampling tube; a position-limit mechanism removably installed outside the sampling tube; a hammering device located above the sampling tube and fixedly connected to the sampling tube; and a floating ball located above the hammering device and connected to the hammering device via a first pull rope.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application disclose a data transmission method, to reduce a delay. If a network device receives burst data, the network device preferentially sends the burst data. The burst data may be data whose data amount is greater than a data amount threshold.