Abstract: A computing device obtains a video and obtains a target facial image, where the target facial image comprises a target face to be edited. The computing device determines a target facial feature vector from the target facial image to be edited. For each of a plurality of frames in the video, the computing device is further configured to: identify facial regions of individuals depicted in the video, generate candidate facial feature vectors for each of the identified facial regions, compare each of the candidate facial feature vectors to the target facial feature vector, and apply a mask effect to facial regions of corresponding facial feature vectors based on the comparison to generate an edited video.

Abstract: A method of preparing a self-healing composition is disclosed, the method including following steps. An isocyanate solution, a dihydric alcohol solution, and a metal salt solution are provided. The dihydric alcohol has heterocyclic structures. The isocyanate solution and the dihydric alcohol solution are mixed, causing the isocyanate and the dihydric alcohol polymerize to form a polymer precursor. The polymer precursor includes a hard segment and a soft segment. The hard segment includes urethane groups, the soft segment includes heterocyclic structures. The polymer precursor and the metal salt solution are mixed, causing the heterocyclic structures and metal ions to undergo a chelation reaction to form a coordination complex, thereby forming the self-healing composition. A self-healing composition prepared by the method, and self-healing film using the self-healing composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computing device obtains a video and obtains a target facial image, where the target facial image comprises a target face to be edited. The computing device determines a target facial feature vector from the target facial image to be edited. For each of a plurality of frames in the video, the computing device is further configured to: identify facial regions of individuals depicted in the video, generate candidate facial feature vectors for each of the identified facial regions, compare each of the candidate facial feature vectors to the target facial feature vector, and apply a mask effect to facial regions of corresponding facial feature vectors based on the comparison to generate an edited video.

Abstract: A computing device obtains a video, generates a user interface displaying a plurality of facial effects, and obtains selection of one or more facial effects displayed in the user interface. A target facial image is obtained, where the target facial image comprises a target face to be edited. The computing device determines a target facial feature vector from the target facial image to be edited. For each of a plurality of frames in the video, the computing device identifies facial regions of individuals depicted in the video, generates candidate facial feature vectors for each of the identified facial regions, compares each of the candidate facial feature vectors to the target facial feature vector, and applies one or more facial effects to facial regions based on the comparison to generate an edited video.

Abstract: A method of preparing a self-healing composition is disclosed, the method including following steps. An isocyanate solution, a dihydric alcohol solution, and a metal salt solution are provided. The dihydric alcohol has heterocyclic structures. The isocyanate solution and the dihydric alcohol solution are mixed, causing the isocyanate and the dihydric alcohol polymerize to form a polymer precursor. The polymer precursor includes a hard segment and a soft segment. The hard segment includes urethane groups, the soft segment includes heterocyclic structures. The polymer precursor and the metal salt solution are mixed, causing the heterocyclic structures and metal ions to undergo a chelation reaction to form a coordination complex, thereby forming the self-healing composition. A self-healing composition prepared by the method, and self-healing film using the self-healing composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computing device obtains a video, generates a user interface displaying a plurality of facial effects, and obtains selection of one or more facial effects displayed in the user interface. A target facial image is obtained, where the target facial image comprises a target face to be edited. The computing device determines a target facial feature vector from the target facial image to be edited. For each of a plurality of frames in the video, the computing device identifies facial regions of individuals depicted in the video, generates candidate facial feature vectors for each of the identified facial regions, compares each of the candidate facial feature vectors to the target facial feature vector, and applies one or more facial effects to facial regions based on the comparison to generate an edited video.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion layer, a doped layer, a first passivation layer, a first TCO layer, a front electrode and a back electrode. The doped layer is disposed on the front surface of the photoelectric conversion layer. The first passivation layer is disposed on the doped layer, wherein the first passivation layer has a plurality of openings exposing a portion of the doped layer. The first TCO layer is disposed on the first passivation layer and in the openings, and directly contacts the exposed doped layer via the openings, wherein a ratio of an area of the openings to an area of the first TCO layer is between 0.01 and 0.5. The front electrode is disposed on the first TCO layer. The back electrode is disposed on the back surface of the photoelectric conversion layer.

Abstract: A solar cell includes an N-type silicon substrate, a P-type doped region, an anti-reflective layer, an n+ back surface field (BSF), aluminum electrodes, aluminum doped regions, and a backside electrode. The N-type silicon substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The P-type doped region is formed in the first surface of the N-type silicon substrate. The anti-reflective layer is formed on the P-type doped region. The aluminum electrodes are formed on the P-type doped region, and the aluminum doped regions are formed in the P-type doped region under the aluminum electrodes, wherein the aluminum doped regions are in direct contact with the aluminum electrodes. The n+ BSF is formed in the second surface of the N-type silicon substrate, and the backside electrode is formed on the second surface of the N-type silicon substrate.

Abstract: A vehicle tire comprises first and second bead cores spaced apart from each other, a first casing layer wrapped around the bead cores, a second casing layer wrapped around the bead cores, and a tread layer. The first casing layer has first edge sections that overlap with each other at a zenith of the tire and terminate at first edges on opposing sides of the zenith. The second casing layer has second edge sections that do not overlap with each other and that terminate at second edges that are each substantially aligned with one of the first edges. The first and second casing layers are each made of a single unidirectional ply that are in different directions to each other. The sidewall regions and the zenith comprise four plies of casing layers throughout the tire. The tire can further include first and second sidewall reinforcements (e.g., rubber strips) positioned in the first and second sidewall regions.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion layer, a doped layer, a first passivation layer, a first TCO layer, a front electrode and a back electrode. The doped layer is disposed on the front surface of the photoelectric conversion layer. The first passivation layer is disposed on the doped layer, wherein the first passivation layer has a plurality of openings exposing a portion of the doped layer. The first TCO layer is disposed on the first passivation layer and in the openings, and directly contacts the exposed doped layer via the openings, wherein a ratio of an area of the openings to an area of the first TCO layer is between 0.01 and 0.5. The front electrode is disposed on the first TCO layer. The back electrode is disposed on the back surface of the photoelectric conversion layer.

Abstract: A solar cell is provided. The solar cell includes a Si substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, an emitter, a first electrode, a doped region, a passivation layer, a doped polysilicon layer, a semiconductor layer, and a second electrode. The emitter is disposed on the first surface. The first electrode is disposed on the emitter. The doped region is disposed in the second surface. The passivation layer is disposed on the second surface. The doped polysilicon layer is disposed on the passivation layer, wherein a plurality of holes penetrates the doped polysilicon layer and the passivation layer and exposes a portion of the second surface. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the doped polysilicon layer and in the holes. The band gap of the semiconductor layer is greater than that of the Si substrate. The second electrode is disposed on the semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a silicon substrate, a passivation structure, and a metal electrode. The passivation structure is disposed on a surface of the silicon substrate, and the passivation structure includes a tunneling layer and a doped polysilicon layer. The tunneling layer is disposed on the surface of the silicon substrate. The doped polysilicon layer is disposed on the tunneling layer and includes a first region and a second region having different thicknesses from each other, and the thickness of the first region is greater than that of the second region, wherein the thickness of the first region is between 50 nm and 500 nm, and the thickness of the second region is greater than 0 and equal to or less than 250 nm. The metal electrode is disposed on the first region of the doped polysilicon layer.

Abstract: A solar cell is provided. The solar cell includes a Si substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, an emitter, a first electrode, a doped region, a passivation layer, a doped polysilicon layer, a semiconductor layer, and a second electrode. The emitter is disposed on the first surface. The first electrode is disposed on the emitter. The doped region is disposed in the second surface. The passivation layer is disposed on the second surface. The doped polysilicon layer is disposed on the passivation layer, wherein a plurality of holes penetrates the doped polysilicon layer and the passivation layer and exposes a portion of the second surface. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the doped polysilicon layer and in the holes. The band gap of the semiconductor layer is greater than that of the Si substrate. The second electrode is disposed on the semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed for editing a video sequence. One embodiment, among others, is a method for editing a video in a video editing system. The method comprises obtaining a video sequence and identifying objects in the video sequence with corresponding depth information, displaying the video sequence in a display panel in a user interface, and facilitating insertion of an object into the video sequence by displaying in the user interface, a timeline and a control panel including a graphical representation for each of the identified objects with corresponding depth information. The graphical representations are arranged relative to the timeline and based on the corresponding depth information. The method further comprises obtaining input from a user positioning the object into the video sequence relative to the identified objects with corresponding depth information.

Abstract: A photovoltaic electrochromic device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. According to the method, at least one thin-film solar cell is formed on a transparent substrate, wherein the thin-film solar cell at least includes an anode, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a cathode, and a portion of a surface of the anode is exposed from the thin film solar cell. An electrochromic thin film is then deposited on at least one surface of the cathode and the exposed surface of the anode. Thereafter, an electrolyte layer is formed on a surface of the thin-film solar cell to cover the electrochromic thin film. The anode and the cathode of the thin-film solar cell also serve as the anode and the cathode of the photovoltaic electrochromic device.

Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed for editing a video sequence. One embodiment, among others, is a method for editing a video in a video editing system. The method comprises obtaining a video sequence and identifying objects in the video sequence with corresponding depth information, displaying the video sequence in a display panel in a user interface, and facilitating insertion of an object into the video sequence by displaying in the user interface, a timeline and a control panel including a graphical representation for each of the identified objects with corresponding depth information. The graphical representations are arranged relative to the timeline and based on the corresponding depth information. The method further comprises obtaining input from a user positioning the object into the video sequence relative to the identified objects with corresponding depth information.

Abstract: A solar cell module with current control and a method of fabricating the same are provided. A plurality of rectifying diodes is formed simultaneously in series at a bus line formation area when solar cell units are fabricated. The rectifying diodes formed in series at the bus line formation area enables the solar cell to have the efficacy of current rectification when being shaded, and the output power of the solar cell is stabilized.

Abstract: Methods for producing dendrons of different generations with hydrophobic functional end-groups, and for producing polyurethanes with the side-chain dendrons are disclosed step-by-step. The dendron with hydrophobic functional end-groups in the polyurethane systems, and the honeycomb-like structure thin films are obtained by a breath-figure process. The structures of dendrons and dendritic side-chain polyurethanes are respectively expressed in the following and the end-groups (R) of the dendron are long alkyl chains or perfluoroalkyl derivatives.

Abstract: A dendron with hydrophobic functional of end group, a polyurethane with the dendron, and producing methods thereof are disclosed. The dendron with hydrophobic functional of end group in the polyurethane systems, and the honeycomb-like structure thin films were obtained by a breath-figure process. The structures of dendron and dendritic side-chain polyurethanes are respectively expressed in the following. Therein, the end-groups (R) of the dendron are long alkyl chains or perfluoroalkyl derivatives.

Abstract: A photovoltaic electrochromic device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. According to the method, at least one thin-film solar cell is formed on a transparent substrate, wherein the thin-film solar cell at least includes an anode, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a cathode, and a portion of a surface of the anode is exposed from the thin film solar cell. An electrochromic thin film is then deposited on at least one surface of the cathode and the exposed surface of the anode. Thereafter, an electrolyte layer is formed on a surface of the thin-film solar cell to cover the electrochromic thin film. The anode and the cathode of the thin-film solar cell also serve as the anode and the cathode of the photovoltaic electrochromic device.