Abstract: The present invention relates methods for treating thyroid cancer, renal cell carcinoma or hepatocellar carcinoma comprising orally administering to a patient in need of such therapy a therapeutic amount of cabozantinib lauryl sulfate salt, preferably in a capsule form. The method allows the administration of the therapeutic amount of cabozantinib lauryl sulfate salt in a fed state or a fasted state and the administration does not exhibit a food effect.

Abstract: Methods for processing deposited metal nanowire inks with metal ions are used to form fused metal nanostructured networks. The metal nanowire inks include a hydrophilic polymer binder, such as a cellulose based binder. The metal nanowire inks can be deposited onto a substrate surface and dried to drive the fusing process. Transparent conductive films can be formed with desirable properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of evaluating the quality of a batch of an herbal composition, the method comprising subjecting a test batch of the herbal composition to one or more biological analysis methods and comparing the results derived from the test batch to the results of a known batch of herbal composition which has a known in vivo effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates methods for treating thyroid cancer, renal cell carcinoma or hepatocellar carcinoma comprising orally administering to a patient in need of such therapy a therapeutic amount of cabozantinib lauryl sulfate salt, preferably in a capsule form. The method allows the administration of the therapeutic amount of cabozantinib lauryl sulfate salt in a fed state or a fasted state and the administration does not exhibit a food effect.

Abstract: A HDR tone mapping system includes several modules. A semantic segmentation module is used to extract semantic information from the input image. An image decomposition module is used to decompose the input image to a high-bit base layer and a detail layer. A statistics module is used to generate statistics of pixels of the input image according to the semantic information. A curve computation module is used to generate a tone curve from the statistics. A compression module is used to compress the high-bit base layer to a low-bit base layer according to the tone curve, the statistics and the semantic information. A detail adjustment module is used to tune the detail layer according to the semantic information and the statistics to generate an adjusted detail layer. An image reconstruction module is used to combine the adjusted detail layer and the low-bit base layer to generate an output image.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described for performing foveated sensing. In some aspects, a method (e.g., implemented by an image sensor) can include capturing sensor data for a frame associated with a scene, obtaining information corresponding to a region of interest (ROI) associated with the scene, generating a first portion (having a first resolution) of the frame corresponding to the ROI, generating a second portion of the frame having a second resolution, and outputting (e.g., to an image signal processor (ISP)) the first portion and the second portion. In some aspects, a method (e.g., implemented by an ISP) can receive, from an image sensor, sensor data for a frame associated with a scene, generating a first version (having a first resolution) of the frame based on an ROI associated with the scene, and generating a second version of the frame having a second resolution (lower than the first resolution).

Abstract: An improved process and catalyst are provided for making an FDCA diester monomer product with improved productivity compared to an autocatalyzed esterification but with comparable or at least not greatly diminished color properties compared to the FDCA diester monomer product that would be produced autocatalytically, wherein a heterogeneous tin (II) catalyst is employed to make an esterification product comprising a diester of FDCA with an alcohol, the catalyst being in either a bulk, unsupported form or in the form of a supported tin (II) catalyst, in particular, using a hygroscopic support such as a gamma alumina, a zeolite or a silica, or using a carbon support.

Abstract: A hybrid power system including a transmission module, a motor, an engine generator, an energy storage module, and an electrical energy distributor is disclosed. The motor is connected to the transmission module. The electrical energy distributor is coupled to the motor. The engine generator is coupled to the electrical energy distributor. The engine generator is adapted to rotate at a constant speed to generate a first power, and the first power is transmitted to the motor and the energy storage module by the electrical energy distributor.

Abstract: An electrochromic rearview mirror assembly comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, an electrochromic medium, a light-transmitting conductive layer, a transflective film and a hiding perimeter layer. The first substrate includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface comprises a first peripheral region and a first primary region. The second surface comprises a second peripheral region and a second primary region. The second substrate comprises a third surface and a fourth surface. The electrochromic medium is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The light-transmitting conductive layer is disposed on the second primary region of the second surface. The transflective film is disposed on the third surface of the second substrate. The hiding perimeter layer is disposed on the second peripheral region of the second surface.

Abstract: An energy absorbing structure comprises a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a brittle connecting member and an elastic buffering element. The first connecting member comprises a first end portion, and the first end portion defines a first accommodating cavity. The second connecting member comprise a second end portion, the second end portion defines a second accommodating cavity, and the first accommodating cavity communicates with the second accommodating cavity to form a telescopic cavity. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected by the brittle connecting member, the brittle connecting member is configured for breaking during a collision to absorb the energy generated by the collision. The elastic buffering element is arranged in the telescopic cavity, and the elastic buffering element is configured to be compressed by the first connecting member and the second connecting element together to deform and absorb energy during a collision.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods relating to embodiments of a real-time texting system which approximates elements of in person conversation. The real-time texting system may include features relating to conveying nuance, visualizing interruptions, and visualizing silences and the passage of time.

Abstract: A structure for holding a battery on an automated guided vehicle (AGV) so as to allow easy and convenient battery replacement includes two fixed supports and a bracket. The bracket is connected between the two supports and each support defines a vertical groove and two horizontal grooves. Two sliders at the ends of the bracket are insertable into either horizontal groove. The two sliders can move down along the vertical groove together until the bracket makes contact with the battery and holds it in place. The two sliders can move up along the vertical groove and sideways into the horizontal grooves, thereby unlatching and releasing the battery for rapid replacement. An AGV using the structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A monitor holder is provided, comprising a connecting component, a base and an absorbing component, the connecting component is connected to the vehicle monitor, the base is provided with a first groove, the connecting component is arranged in the first groove, the first groove is provided with a space configured for the connecting component to slide, the base is connected to the vehicle body; the absorbing component is arranged between the connecting component and the base, the connecting component and the base are abutted against the absorbing component, the connecting component is wrapped around the base when the absorbing component is deformed. A vehicle monitor device is also provided.

Abstract: A method for image alignment is provided. The method for image alignment includes the following stages. A first image with a first property from a first sensor is received. A second image with a second property from a second sensor is received. The first property is similar to the second property. The first feature correspondence between the first image and the second image is calculated. A third image with a third property from the first sensor and a fourth image with a fourth property from the second image sensor are received. The third property is different from the fourth property. Image alignment is performed on the third image and the fourth image based on the first feature correspondence between the first image and the second image.

Abstract: A wireless charging device includes a casing, a wireless charging module, an air guide and a fan assembly. The casing has an interior space and an opening communicating with the interior space. The wireless charging module is disposed in the interior space. The wireless charging module has a through hole. The air guide is located in the interior space and penetrates through the through hole and the opening. The air guide and an inner surface of the opening are spaced apart from each other so as to form an inlet slot, the air guide has an inlet, a channel and an outlet, and the inlet communicates with the interior space through the channel, the outlet and the inlet slot. The fan assembly is disposed on the casing and drives air to pass through the inlet, the channel, the outlet and the inlet slot and enter into the interior space.

Abstract: Improvements in catalyst systems and associated processes for the conversion of glycolaldehyde to monoethanolamine are disclosed. The catalyst systems exhibit improved selectivity to this desired product and consequently reduced selectivity to byproducts such as diethanolamine and ethylene glycol. These beneficial effects are achieved through the use of acids, and particularly Lewis acids, as co-catalysts of the reductive amination reaction, in conjunction with a hydrogenation catalyst.

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: A vehicle charging device includes a base, a circuit board, a plurality of supporting pillars and a plurality of conductors. The base has an accommodating space. The circuit board is located in the accommodating space. The plurality of supporting pillars are located in the accommodating space, and are connected to the base. Each of the plurality of conductors includes a contact portion and a connection portion. The plurality of contact portions are disposed on the base. The plurality of contact portions are located outside the accommodating space. The plurality of connection portions are connected to the plurality of contact portions, respectively. The plurality of connection portions penetrate through the base. The plurality of connection portions are partially located in the accommodating space. The plurality of connection portions are electrically connected to the circuit board.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a forward-facing rowing mechanical device for on-water paddling transportation equipment. The device is comprised of a novel mechanism which re-diverts effort from legs of the rower to the opposite direction. Therefore, the water propelling direction is changed by the mechanism from backward driving to forward driving. The device includes a backbone; a seat on top of the backbone; a sliding rigger carrying oars; a foot plate for receiving effort from the rower; the effort diverting mechanism for changing driving direction and other necessary peripheral parts.