Abstract: A method and apparatus for occlusion area detection based on block difference associated with a motion vector and a predicted block difference are disclosed. For each current block of a frame, motion estimation is performed based on a temporally previous frame and a temporally subsequent frame. Based on the motion vector derived, two reference blocks of the current block are located in the temporally neighboring frames. The block difference between these two reference blocks is calculated for the current block. By comparing the block difference with a predicted block difference of the current block, the current block is determined to be an occlusion block or not accordingly. The predicted block difference is updated by averaging the block difference of neighboring blocks in a non-motion boundary area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for transferring real-time audio/video stream. The system comprises a mobile device, a server and a client terminal. The mobile device comprises a recording module, a fragmented media data (FMD) codec, a segmented media data (SMD) codec and a wireless communication module. The recording module records an event on the scene and generates a real-time video stream. The FMD codec encodes the real-time video stream into fragmented media data comprising a start fragment information, at least one media fragment and a media fragment (MF) random access point. The SMD codec directly segments the fragmented media data into a plurality of segmented media data, which are a start segment and at least one play segment. The SMD codec automatically and sequentially transmits the segmented media data to the server. Finally, the server pushes the segmented media data to the client terminal for play through a browser.

Abstract: The present invention provides PEGylated aspartyl-tRNA synthetase (DRS) polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such polypeptides and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The PEGylated DRS polypeptides of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic properties compared to non-PEGylated DRS polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention provides aspartyl-tRNA synthetase derived proteins (DRS polypeptides) with altered cysteine content, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such polypeptides and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The DRS polypeptides of the invention have immunomodulatory properties, and exhibit improved activity and stability.

Abstract: The present invention provides histidyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (HRS-Fc conjugates), such as HRS-Fc fusion polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The HRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified HRS polypeptides.

Abstract: A hydroponic device includes a water tank, a drain pan, a hydroponic module and a light emitting diode module. The water tank delivers water to the drain pan via a drain pump. The water is then dispensed to each pot body of the hydroponic module. Each pot body includes an inner pot and an outer pot. Water inside the inner pot will flow to the outer pot through the draining hole. Water will flow out of an overflow outlet and re-enter the water tank if the water level is higher than the overflow outlet. The light emitting diode module is disposed above the hydroponic module.

Abstract: A real-time multi-channel EEG signal processor based on an on-line recursive independent component analysis is provided. A whitening unit generates covariance matrix by computing covariance according to a received sampling signal. A covariance matrix generates a whitening matrix by a computation of an inverse square root matrix calculation unit. An ORICA calculation unit computes the sampling signal and the whitening matrix to obtain a post-whitening sampling signal. The post-whitening sampling signal and an unmixing matrix implement an independent component analysis computation to obtain an independent component data. An ORICA training unit implements training of the unmixing matrix according to the independent component data to generate a new unmixing matrix. The ORICA calculation unit may use the new unmixing matrix to implement an independent component analysis computation. Hardware complexity and power consumption can be reduced by sharing registers and arithmetic calculation units.

Abstract: The present invention provides PEGylated tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (YRS) polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such polypeptides and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The PEGylated YRS polypeptides of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic properties compared to non-PEGylated YRS polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention provides aspartyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (DRS-Fc conjugates), such as DRS-Fc fusion proteins, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The DRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified DRS polypeptides.

Abstract: An aid pad of external compression treatment course includes a pad body and at least one adapter tube. The adapter tube is mounted in the pad body with two ends extending out of the pad body. The pipelines of the gas envelopes are collected in the pad body to beautify the appearance. The gas source, the controller and a certain number of gas envelopes are cooperatively integrated into the external compression equipment for executing the external compression treatment course. Therefore, the aid pad can eliminate the randomness of the conventional external compression equipment, reduce the cost and volume of the external compression equipment and have higher mobility in use. The aid pad can be quickly transferred to different sites without limitation of the mattress form. Therefore, the pain of a user (patient) can be eased in a more positive and reliable manner.

Abstract: A method and system for transferring real-time audio/video stream (AVS) is provided. The method for transferring real-time AVS includes the following steps of: first, receiving a real-time AVS by a server; transforming the real-time AVS into a fragmented media data (FMD) and storing the FMD in a storage module of the server, wherein the FMD comprises a starting-point, an overall fragment information and at least one media fragment (MF); next, generating a segmented media data (SMD) by encapsulating the FMD when the server receives a playback command. The step of generating the SMD comprises encapsulating the starting-point and the overall fragment information into an initial segment information of the SMD. Each playable segment of the SMD has multiple MFs and a segment index recording segment order to indicate each MF. The final step is to transfer the SMD to browser software for playback.

Abstract: A rotation type optical tomography scanner is provided, including an illuminating unit disposed on a surface of an object-to-be-detected for emitting incident light to tissues under the surface of the object-to-be-detected; a detecting unit disposed on the object-to-be-detected and rotating around the illuminating unit to receive diffuse light diffused from the tissues under the surface of the object-to-be-detected and generate tissue sensing information; and a positioning unit for generating position information of the rotation type optical tomography scanner. The rotation type optical tomography scanner transmits the sensing information and the position information to a remodel module to rebuild the tissue images under the surface of the object-to-be-detected, thereby expanding the scanning range of the object-to-be-detected.

Abstract: The present invention provides histidyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (HRS-Fc conjugates), such as HRS-Fc fusion polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The HRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified HRS polypeptides.

Abstract: An electro-static discharge protection structure adapted to be utilized in an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a printed circuit board, and a connector. The electro-static discharge protection structure includes a first discharge circuit and a discharge device. The first discharge circuit is electrically connected to the housing. The discharge device is connected to the first discharge circuit. The discharge device includes a discharge plate which includes a plurality of charge entry points and a plurality of charge exit points. The connector is disposed between the discharge device and the printed circuit board. An electronic device including the electro-static discharge protection structure is also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for foreground detection by designating one of two non-occlusion areas as the foreground area according to results of position matching using two given motion vectors. The detection is performed by matching the position of the current occlusion area in the current frame with one or more positions of a previous occlusion area in a previous frame. The matching operation is based on motion vectors determined for the neighboring areas adjacent to the current occlusion area. The determination of the motion vectors are based on two neighboring frames temporally located before and after the current frame. If the position of the current occlusion area is matched with the previous occlusion area by using one of the motion vectors, the neighboring area corresponding to the motion vector is designated as a foreground area.

Abstract: An object detection system including a storage unit, image acquisition module, feature searching module, calculation module, and confirmation module is provided. The image acquisition module obtains a first, second, and third image respectively corresponding to a first, second, and third timepoint of a video sequence from the storage unit, where time difference between the first and second timepoint is less than or equal to that between the second and third timepoint. The feature searching module searches for at least one feature from the first image. When the feature is within a near-distance detected region, the calculation module calculates a motion vector of the feature according to the first and second image; otherwise, it calculates the motion vector of the feature according to the third and one of the first and second image. The confirmation module confirms the existence of a moving object according to the motion vector of the feature.

Abstract: A light detection apparatus and an image reconstruction method using the light detection apparatus are provided. The light detection apparatus includes a detection module and a control module. The detection module has a plurality of light detection units to constitute a hexagonal or honeycomb array structure. Each of the light detection units has a light-emitting element and a photosensitive element. The control module has a selector and a multiplexer. The selector selects at least one light-emitting element to produce a light source, so as to emit a plurality of photons to an object-under-test. The multiplexer selects at least one photosensitive element to detect light signals of the photons diffused to the object-under-test. The invention can obtain more light signals from the object-under-test to reconstruct images of the object-under-test.

Abstract: A communication device of handling a carrier grouping comprises a storage unit for storing instructions and a processing means coupled to the storage unit. The processing means is configured to execute the instructions stored in the storage unit. The instructions comprise receiving a message for grouping at least one component carrier into a carrier group; receiving a control information for the at least one component carrier of the carrier group from a network; and performing a communication operation with the network via the at least one component carrier according to the control signal.

Abstract: A method of device discovery for a first communication device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises connecting to a network of the wireless communication system, sending a discovery request to the network, receiving an allocated resource corresponding to the discovery request from the network, and sending a discovery signal on the allocated resource, whereby a second communication device of the wireless communication system interested in discovery monitors the allocated resource for receiving the discovery signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a desktop generation method for a mobile terminal. The method includes: creating a block object, the block object containing attribute information; invoking a drawing function, drawing a plurality of blocks according to the attribute information about the block object, and distributing the plurality of blocks on the screen of a mobile terminal without superposition so as to form a desktop; and when the shortcut of an application program is required to be displayed on the desktop, displaying a shortcut icon and/or a program name of the shortcut of the application program in an idle block on the desktop, the idle block being a block in which the shortcut of the application program is not displayed. Also disclosed are a desktop generation device of a mobile terminal, a desktop operation method for a mobile terminal and a corresponding device thereof.