Abstract: A method and device for determining a footprint of a 3D structure are disclosed. The method includes: receiving mesh data for the 3D structure that includes vertices and edges that form polygons of the 3D structure; determining a connection graph including candidate nodes and candidate lines by (i) identifying all edges having a vertex that is less than threshold height value, and (ii) mapping the identified edges and vertices thereof onto a 2D plane; determining an adjacency list that indicates, for each candidate node, which other candidate nodes are connected to the candidate node by a candidate line; and generating a footprint of the 3D structure based on the connection graph and the adjacency list, the footprint including vertices corresponding to a selection of the candidate nodes and including edges corresponding to a selection of the candidate lines.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose an information pushing method performed at a computer server, the method comprising: receiving an information retrieving request sent by a client; in response to the information retrieving request, identifying an information list and a current retrieval position of the information list; retrieving, from the information list, multiple pieces of information starting from the current retrieval position in a cyclic manner; and pushing the multiple pieces of information to the client, wherein the multiple pieces of information is presented at the client in their retrieval order.

Abstract: A computing device includes a camera, a memory and a processor. The memory includes a grant list and a risk list stored therein. The processor executes a user application that requires sensitive information to be entered by the user, and activates the camera prior to the sensitive information being entered. The processor operates an analyze engine to analyze an image as provided by the activated camera, validates the user based on the analyzed image and at least one face ID in the grant list, and alerts the user of a risk for leakage of the sensitive information to be entered into the user application based on detection of at least one object in the analyzed image that is in the risk list.

Abstract: A distributed shared log storage system employs an adapter that translates Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for a big data application to APIs of the distributed shared log storage system. An instance of an adapter is configured for different big data applications in accordance with a profile thereof, so that the big data applications can take on a variety of added characteristics to enhance the application and/or to improve the performance of the application. Included in the added characteristics are global or local ordering of operations, replication of operations according to different replication models, making the operations atomic and caching.

Abstract: A metasurface optical pulse shaper includes a metasurface with superpixels disposed on an entry side of the metasurface and a wire grid polarizer disposed on an exit surface of the metasurface for controlling a phase, amplitude, or polarization of an optical pulse, wherein the metasurface in combination with dispersers provide for optical shaping of the optical pulse. A process for optically changing a pulse shape includes dispersing a primary optical pulse; separating spatially, by frequency, primary frequency waves; changing, by superpixels, a relative phase of the primary frequency waves and producing phase waves that are separated spatially by frequency and phase; and producing a plurality of shaped frequency waves such that, from an individual phase wave, a shaped frequency wave is produced that separated spatially by frequency and phase, such that a superposition of shaped frequency waves produce a shaped optical pulse that has pulse shape that is different than the primary optical pulse.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooling is disclosed. One apparatus includes a motor body and a shaft extending through the motor body and configured to rotate in response to operation of the motor body. The shaft includes a first through-hole extending axially between a first end of the shaft and a second end of the shaft. The first through-hole is configured to receive a fluid to cool the motor body.

Abstract: Fluidic devices, methods, and systems are disclosed. One system may comprises a sheath, a delivery module, and a removal module. The sheath includes a working lumen, a delivery lumen, and a removal lumen. The delivery module is configured to move a fluid from a fluid reservoir and into a body cavity through the delivery lumen. The removal module is configured to move the fluid and a particulate contained therein out of the body cavity through the removal lumen, through a filtration device that removes the particulate, and back into the fluid reservoir. One method comprises placing a distal end of sheath into a body cavity, energizing the working lumen to generate a particulate in the cavity, moving the fluid into the cavity to engage the particulate, and moving the fluid and the contaminant from the body cavity, through a filter for removing the contaminant, and back into the fluid source.

Abstract: An electrolyte is provided. The electrolyte includes a polymer, a lithium salt, and an organic solvent. The polymer is a polymerization product of a reactive additive and an initiator, wherein the reactive additive includes at least an amide group and at least an epoxy group or ethyl group. A composition for electrolyte and a lithium battery employing the electrolyte are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an antibody specifically binding to a human endothelin receptor and uses thereof, where the antibody can inhibit the functions of the human endothelin receptor. The present invention includes the preparation, cloning, expression, and characterization of the antibody. The present invention can be used to effectively treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, a disease associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension, and a reproductive organ cancer in a human.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of medicine and chemical industry and relates to a 4,4-diphenylpiperidine compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and uses thereof. In particular, the invention relates to a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In the present invention, the compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and the pharmaceutical composition have significant activity in blocking an N-type calcium channel, and have good pharmacokinetic properties, can effectively relieve pain, and have a potentialas a new medicament for prevention or treatment of pain, stroke, cerebral ischemia, alcohol addiction, alcoholism, kidney disease, addictive disorder caused by analgesic or tolerance disorder caused by analgesic.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stable pharmaceutical solution formulation of a GLP-1R antibody fusion protein, comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the GLP-1R antibody fusion protein, an amino acid, a surfactant and a buffer system. The final concentration of the amino acid is 1-500 mM, the final concentration of the surfactant is 0.01%-0.5%, and the pH value of the stable solution formulation is from 5.0 to 8.0. The stable solution formulation of the present invention can be used in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and conditions associated therewith.

Abstract: Electrically conductive, thin, smooth films are provided that comprise silver (Ag) and a conductive metal, such as aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), gold (Au), magnesium (Mg), tantalum (Ta), germanium (Ge) or combinations thereof. In other alternative variations, electrically conductive, thin, smooth films are provided that comprise gold (Au) or copper (Cu) and a conductive metal, such as aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), gold (Au), magnesium (Mg), tantalum (Ta), germanium (Ge) or combinations thereof. Such materials have excellent electrical conductivity, may be ultra-thin, flexible, transparent, and have low optical loss. Assemblies incorporating such films and methods of making the films are also provided. The assemblies may be used in photovoltaic and light emitting devices with high power conversion efficiencies or optical meta-materials that exhibit high transmittance and homogeneous response, among others.

Abstract: A portable display device includes a display element provided with a main screen thereon, the portable display device further includes a secondary screen capable of being incorporated with the main screen. By providing a secondary screen, a display region of the portable display device can be extended as required, thereby allowing to run more applications to satisfy user's demands. And at the same time, the drawing structure can extend the display region in a convenient and steady manner.

Abstract: A method of transmitting power wirelessly from at least two transmitter loops to at least one power receiver. The method comprises separately supplying a respective alternating current to each one of the transmitter loops thereby to transmit wireless power for receipt by the at least one power receiver. Also provided is a method of receiving power wirelessly. Associated apparatuses and an associated system are also provided.

Abstract: A compression device includes an air cylinder (31); an upper bearing (4) and a lower bearing (5); a piston (71) which defines a working space; a first slide vane (81) and a second slide vane (82) which separate the working space into a first and a second working chamber; a first air suction port (101) and a second air suction port (102) both of which are in communication with the working space; and a first air discharge port (91) and a second air discharge port (92) both of which are in communication with the working space. The first and the second air suction port satisfy the following condition: 0.25?(V1/S1)*(S2/V2)?4, where VI and V2 are respectively the maximum volume of the first and the second working chamber, and S1 and S2 are respectively the opening area of the first and the second air suction port.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for wireless power transfer (WPT) in ball-and-socket type structures are provided. A ball and ball-socket structure can include conductive windings and conductive plates having a variety of shapes to optimize WPT over different angles as the ball moves or rotates within the ball-socket. One or both of capacitive coupling and inductive coupling can be incorporated.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A method and device for determining a footprint of a 3D structure are disclosed. The method includes: receiving mesh data for the 3D structure that includes vertices and edges that form polygons of the 3D structure; determining a connection graph including candidate nodes and candidate lines by (i) identifying all edges having a vertex that is less than threshold height value, and (ii) mapping the identified edges and vertices thereof onto a 2D plane; determining an adjacency list that indicates, for each candidate node, which other candidate nodes are connected to the candidate node by a candidate line; and generating a footprint of the 3D structure based on the connection graph and the adjacency list, the footprint including vertices corresponding to a selection of the candidate nodes and including edges corresponding to a selection of the candidate lines.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an antibody specifically binding to a human endothelin receptor and uses thereof, where the antibody can inhibit the functions of the human endothelin receptor. The present invention includes the preparation, cloning, expression, and characterization of the antibody. The present invention can be used to effectively treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, a disease associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension, and a reproductive organ cancer in a human.