Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices of processing a low-dose computed tomography (CT) image. The present disclosure provides a method of processing a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) image. The method includes receiving a first set of chest images, the first set of chest images generated by a low-dose CT method; determining a vertebral body region in each image of the first set of chest images; determining an anterior part within each vertebral body region; obtaining a first set of features from the anterior parts of the first set of chest images; selecting a second set of features from the first set of features; and determining whether a bone mineral density of the vertebral body regions is abnormal based on the second set of features.

Abstract: A spliced reflective display includes multiple display devices, a front light guide plate, and at least one light source. Among the multiple display devices, one display device is joined side-by-side with another to form an adjacent joint. The front light guide plate is affixed above the multiple display devices and is close to the display side. It has a top surface near the display side and includes an optical structure. The at least one light source is positioned at the side of the front light guide plate, and light therefrom reflects off the top surface of the front light guide plate onto the multiple display devices, and the reflected light from the display devices forms image light that is directed towards the display side to produce an image. The optical structure directs the path of the image light to obscure the adjacent joint from being visible on the display side.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for detecting pulmonary function based on low-dose computed tomography (CT) images. The present disclosure provides a method of determining a pulmonary function based on low-dose CT chest images. The method includes receiving a plurality of chest images, the plurality of chest image generated by a low-dose CT method; determining a plurality of regions of interest (ROIs) within each chest image through an image processing model, the plurality of ROIs corresponding to five lung lobes; determining Tij descriptors for the j-th ROI of the i-th chest image, each descriptor associated with the radiodensity value of one or more pixels; and determining whether a pulmonary function of the respective lung lobe is normal or abnormal based on the descriptors.

Abstract: A double-layer cholesteric liquid crystal display and its manufacturing method are disclosed. The double-layer cholesteric liquid crystal display includes three transparent substrates, two opposing electrode layers, two cholesteric liquid crystal layers, and a first light-absorbing layer. Additionally, the double-layer cholesteric liquid crystal display incorporates two drive ICs and a second light-absorbing layer. The two drive ICs can be positioned either on the same side or on opposite sides within the non-display area of the double-layer cholesteric liquid crystal display. Furthermore, the first cholesteric liquid crystal layer exhibits a first color light, and the second cholesteric liquid crystal layer exhibits a second color light, where the colors are selected as contrasting colors. Additionally, the two cholesteric liquid crystal layers possess mutually opposite optical rotary properties.

Abstract: A method for performing access control of a memory device with aid of interrupt management includes: utilizing a memory controller to receive a set of commands from a host device through a transmission interface circuit of the memory controller; and in response to the set of commands, utilizing the memory controller to perform a set of accessing operations upon a non-volatile (NV) memory for the host device, and return a single message-signaled interrupt (MSI) corresponding to the set of commands to the host device through the transmission interface circuit, for notifying the host device of completion of device side access control of the memory device regarding the set of commands, to allow the host device to complete host side access control of the host device regarding the set of commands.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for generating a layout of a semiconductor device. The method includes placing a first cell and a second cell adjacent to the first cell, placing a first conductive pattern in a first track of the first cell extending in a first direction, wherein the first conductive pattern is configured as an input terminal or an output terminal of the first cell, placing a second conductive pattern in a first track of the second cell extending in the first direction, wherein the second conductive pattern is configured as an input terminal or an output terminal of the second cell, and aligning the first conductive pattern with the second conductive pattern.

Abstract: An image processing method is provided. The method includes the step of comparing each of the input pixels in an input image to a corresponding buffered pixel in a buffered image, and computing the difference value between the input pixel value of the input pixel and the buffered pixel value of the buffered pixel. The method further includes the step of generating a blended image based on the input pixel values and the corresponding difference values. The method further includes the step of determining whether a criterion associated with the difference value is met, for each of the difference values. The method further includes the step of updating, for each of the buffered pixels in the buffered image, the buffered pixel value based on the corresponding input pixel value if the criterion is met, and keeping the buffered pixel value unchanged if the criterion is not met.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing battery charging are disclosed. To manage battery charging, a data processing system may dynamically configure the operation of power adapters and chargers used to charge the battery. Dynamically configuring the operation of these devices may improve the efficiency of the charging thereby reducing power dissipation for charging the battery. Additionally, dynamically configuring the operation of these devices may also reduce the likelihood of brownout or other undesired impacts.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for predicting persistent post-concussive neuropsychiatric symptoms based on thalamocortical coherence. The method includes the following steps: receiving a first set of biomarkers of a plurality of thalamic sub-nuclei of a patient; calculating a first coherence matrix from the first set of biomarkers; and predicting a postconcussive symptom score of the patient for a given time through a machine learning-based predictive model based on the first coherence matrix.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon-containing fluids are provided for use during solvent-assisted hydroprocessing of pyrolysis tar, such as steam cracker tar. The hydrocarbon-containing fluids can be used at any convenient time, such as during start-up of a pyrolysis process when recycled liquid pyrolysis product is not available; when the amount of liquid pyrolysis product available for recycle is not sufficient to maintain desired hydroprocessing conditions; and/or when the changes to the quality of the liquid pyrolysis product reduce the suitability of the recycle stream for use as a utility fluid.

Abstract: A front light guide plate and a reflective display are provided. The reflective display includes a front light guide plate, a light source and a display device, and the front light guide plate includes a first surface and a second surface corresponding to the first surface. A first surface includes a plurality of optical structures. Each optical structure includes a first optical surface, and a second optical surface disposed with the first optical surface in face-to-face fashion. The light source is implemented on the side of the front light guide plate, and the display device is provided with a second surface. When the light beams from the light source are reflected by the first optical surface of the front light guide plate and enter the display device, portion of the light beams emitted from the first optical surface to the second optical surface will be absorbed or scattered by the light reducing layer.

Abstract: A chain lock comprises a lock body with a cylindrical shape and a chain connected to the lock body at one end and to a bolt at the other end. The lock body has two shells, with the second shell sleeved within the first shell. Inside the second shell, there is a lock core, a lock seat, and an installation seat. The lock seat and the chain are connected at opposite ends of the installation seat. An actuating element connects the lock core and the lock seat, allowing them to rotate simultaneously. The side wall of the lock seat features an insertion portion for inserting the bolt comprising a first slot and a second slot, wherein the width of the first slot is greater than the width of the second slot.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices and the non-transitory computer storage media of matching clinical trials. The present disclosure provides a method of matching clinical trials. The method comprises: obtaining a first data set from a pathology report; obtaining a second data set of a clinical trial; determining whether the first data set and the second data set are matched with respect to a first set of fields; determining a relevance value between the first data set and the second data set with respect to a second set of fields when the first data set and the second data set are matched with respect to the first set of fields; and determining the clinical trial as recommended when the relevance value exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed to a narrow band filter with high transmission and an image sensor comprising the narrow band filter. In some embodiments, the filter comprises a first distributed Bragg reflector (DBR), a second DBR, a defect layer between the first and second DBRs, and a plurality of columnar structures. The columnar structures extend through the defect layer and have a refractive index different than a refractive index of the defect layer. The first and second DBRs define a low transmission band, and the defect layer defines a high transmission band dividing the low transmission band. The columnar structures shift the high transmission band towards lower or higher wavelengths depending upon a refractive index of the columnar structures and a fill factor of the columnar structures.

Abstract: A display device includes a bezel, first and second light guide plates (LGP), first and second light emitting element, first and second reflection sheets, a first fixing member, and at least one display panel. Each of the first and second LGPs has a bottom surface, a light exit surface, a light incident surface, and a first side surface. The first and second reflection sheets are located between the bezel and the first LGP and between the bezel and the second LGP, respectively. Bent portions of the first and second reflection sheets are disposed beside the first side surface of the first LGP and the first side surface of the second LGP, respectively and located between the first side surface of the first LGP and the first side surface of the second LGP. The first fixing member is sandwiched between the bent portions of the first and second reflection sheets.

Abstract: A photographing lens assembly includes five lens elements which are, in order from an object side to an image side along an optical path, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element and a fifth lens element. Each of the five lens elements has an object-side surface facing toward the object side and an image-side surface facing toward the image side. The first lens element has positive refractive power. The third lens element has negative refractive power, the object-side surface of the third lens element is convex in a paraxial region thereof, and the image-side surface of the third lens element is concave in a paraxial region thereof. At least one of the object-side surface and the image-side surface of at least one lens element of the photographing lens assembly is aspheric.

Abstract: An edge assembly used for a plasma etching system is provided. The edge assembly includes: a focus ring peripherally surrounding an edge portion of a mounting platform mounted in the plasma etching system. The focus ring includes: a lower step portion proximate to the edge portion, the lower step portion extending vertically from a bottom surface of the focus ring to a lower step top surface; and an upper step portion distal to the edge portion, the upper step portion extending vertically from the bottom surface of the focus ring to an upper step top surface and extending radially from an upper step inner side to an upper step outer side. The focus ring is characterized by an air gap located in the upper step portion, and the air gap extends peripherally along a circumstance of the focus ring.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes an electrode layer and a heat-sensitive layer. The heat-sensitive layer contacts a top metal layer and a bottom metal layer of the electrode layer, and is laminated therebetween. In addition, the heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a polymer matrix and a conductive filler. The polymer matrix includes a first fluoropolymer, by which the over-current protection device has a starting jump temperature of resistance ranging from 184° C. to 192° C. The conductive filler includes carbon black and a metal compound, thereby forming an electrically conductive path in the heat-sensitive layer.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes an electrode layer and a heat-sensitive layer. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic, and is laminated between a top metal layer and a bottom metal layer of the electrode layer. The heat-sensitive layer includes a polymer matrix and a conductive filler. The polymer matrix includes a fluorine-containing copolymer, and its melting point ranges from 210° C. to 240° C. The conductive filler consists of carbon black solely, and is used to form an electrically conductive path in the heat-sensitive layer. In addition, the over-current protection device has a resistance-jump ratio ranging from 1.2 to 1.3 between 40° C. and 130° C.

Abstract: A light emitting device including a substrate, a first pad, a second pad, a light emitting diode, a first connection structure, a second connection structure, and a patterned adhesive layer and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The first pad and the second pad are located on the substrate. The light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer overlapping the first semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are respectively connected to the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The first connection structure electrically connects the first electrode to the first pad. The second connection structure electrically connects the second electrode to the second pad. The patterned adhesive layer is located between the substrate and the light emitting diode and does not contact the first connection structure and the second connection structure.