Abstract: An adjustable optical lens and camera module, and manufacturing method and applications thereof is disclosed. The camera module includes an optical sensor and an adjustable optical lens. The adjustable optical lens includes an optical structural member and at least two lenses, wherein each of the lenses is arranged in an internal space of the optical structural member. Along a vertical direction of the optical structural member, at least one lens is adapted to be adjustably pre-mounted to an internal space of the optical structural member serving as an adjustable lens. The side wall of the optical structural member is provided with at least one adjustment channel, which is positioned corresponding to the adjustable lens, so that an assembling position of the adjustable lens can be adjusted through the adjustment channel so as to align a central axis line of the adjustable optical lens with a central axis line of the optical sensor.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide image evaluation systems and methods, comprising: a plurality of camera systems distributed about a retail facility and each of the plurality of camera systems; and an image processing system configured to receive multiple images over time, process each image comprising: determine, from pixel data, a gradient amplitude and directional component; determine a histogram curve from the gradient amplitudes as a function of the directional component of the pixel data, and identify a key direction relative to a maximum accumulation of the gradient amplitudes; for the gradient amplitudes, of the pixel data, having a corresponding directional component that is within a direction threshold of the key direction, identify a number of local maxima corresponding to the key direction; and determine a quantity of items of the product corresponding to a quantity of the number of local maxima.

Abstract: An integrated magnetic element includes an base; a current sensor disposed on the base; and a transformer provided on the base through which the current sensor and the transformer are integrated into one part, the transformer including a magnetic core, a first winding comprising at least one wire, and a second winding, wherein a part of section of the one wire of the first winding passes through the current sensor, and current value of the part of section of the one wire is detected by the current sensor so as to obtain a total current value of the first winding of the transformer.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present application provide a method and an apparatus for predicting an average energy consumption of an electric vehicle.

Abstract: A transaction record is created showing a purchase transaction of a customer. A CV profile showing a list of items in the transaction obtained from images is also obtained. The items in the transaction record are compared to items on the list. When there is a discrepancy, an action to take is determined.

Abstract: An integrated magnetic element includes an accommodating part; a current sensor disposed on the accommodating part; and a transformer disposed on the accommodating part. The transformer includes a magnetic core, a first winding including a plurality of wires, and a second winding, wherein some of the plurality of wires passes through the current sensor to shunt and detect current flowing through the first winding, and current values of the wires are detected by the current sensor to obtain a total current value of the first winding of the transformer according to a shunt ratio by the winding construction of the preset transformer.

Abstract: A transaction record is created showing a purchase transaction of a customer. A CV profile showing a list of items in the transaction obtained from images is also obtained. The items in the transaction record are compared to items on the list. When there is a discrepancy, an action to take is determined.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide image evaluation systems and methods, comprising: a plurality of camera systems distributed about a retail facility and each of the plurality of camera systems; and an image processing system configured to receive multiple images over time, process each image comprising: determine, from pixel data, a gradient amplitude and directional component; determine a histogram curve from the gradient amplitudes as a function of the directional component of the pixel data, and identify a key direction relative to a maximum accumulation of the gradient amplitudes; for the gradient amplitudes, of the pixel data, having a corresponding directional component that is within a direction threshold of the key direction, identify a number of local maxima corresponding to the key direction; and determine a quantity of items of the product corresponding to a quantity of the number of local maxima.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to self-checkout verification at a retail facility. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for self-checkout verification at a retail facility including a first optical imaging unit; and a control circuit. The control circuit configured to: receive purchase receipt data; receive one or more images of the items in the container; and execute a machine learning model trained to: perform item detection, item classification, and item verification of each item shown in the one or more images; and output electronic data corresponding to an electronic receipt of the items in the container. The control circuit may automatically detect each unpaid item in the container based on a comparison of the purchase receipt data with the electronic data; and provide an alert signal in response to automatically detecting an unpaid item.

Abstract: An integrated magnetic element includes an accommodating part; a current sensor disposed on the accommodating part; and a transformer disposed on the accommodating part. The transformer includes a magnetic core, a first winding including a plurality of wires, and a second winding, wherein some of the plurality of wires passes through the current sensor to shunt and detect current flowing through the first winding, and current values of the wires are detected by the current sensor to obtain a total current value of the first winding of the transformer according to a shunt ratio by the winding construction of the preset transformer.

Abstract: A transaction record is created showing a purchase transaction of a customer. A CV profile showing a list of items in the transaction obtained from images is also obtained. The items in the transaction record are compared to items on the list. When there is a discrepancy, an action to take is determined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of isobutylene preparation. Disclosed are a catalyst and preparation method thereof, and method for preparing isobutylene by applying the same; the catalyst has a core-shell structure, the core an amorphous silica-alumina particle and/or an aggregate molding thereof, and the shell aluminum oxide comprising silicon and tin; the weight ratio of aluminum oxide comprising silicon and tin to amorphous silica-alumina is 1:60-1:3; in the aluminum oxide comprising silicon and tin, on basis of the weight of aluminum oxide comprising silicon and tin, the content of silicon is 0.5-2 wt %, and of tin is 0.2-1 wt %. The catalyst of the present invention is used to catalyze a mixture of MTBE and TBA to prepare isobutylene, enabling the MTBE cleavage and TBA dehydration reactions to be conducted simultaneously to generate isobutylene, achieving higher conversion rates of TBA and MTBE, and higher selectivity for generating isobutylene.

Abstract: A magnetic device includes a housing, a bobbin, at least one coil, and a first magnetic core and a second magnetic core. The housing has at least one side plate and a bottom plate. The side plate stands on the bottom plate and forms a space with the bottom plate. The bobbin is at least partially located in the space. The bobbin has a cylinder. The at least one coil is wound around the cylinder. Each of the first and second magnetic cores includes a center column, a side column, a connecting portion, and a metal clip. The center column is located in the cylinder. The side column is located outside the coil and away from the bottom plate, such that the coil is located between the side column and the bottom plate. The connecting portion connects the center column and the side column.

Abstract: A copper winding structure includes a first copper sheet having a first body, a first extending part and a second extending part located at two ends of the first body, respectively; and a second copper sheet having a second body, a third extending part and a fourth extending part located at two ends of the second body, respectively, the third extending part intersects with the fourth extending part such that the second body is partially overlapped; after the first copper sheet is stacked with the second copper sheet, the second extending part aligns with the third extending part, and the first extending part and the fourth extending part are located on the same side with respect to the second extending part and the third extending part.

Abstract: A copper winding structure includes a first copper sheet having a first body, a first extending part and a second extending part located at two ends of the first body, respectively; and a second copper sheet having a second body, a third extending part and a fourth extending part located at two ends of the second body, respectively, the third extending part intersects with the fourth extending part such that the second body is partially overlapped; after the first copper sheet is stacked with the second copper sheet, the second extending part aligns with the third extending part, and the first extending part and the fourth extending part are located on the same side with respect to the second extending part and the third extending part.

Abstract: A magnetic device includes a housing, a bobbin, at least one coil, and a first magnetic core and a second magnetic core. The housing has at least one side plate and a bottom plate. The side plate stands on the bottom plate and forms a space with the bottom plate. The bobbin is at least partially located in the space. The bobbin has a cylinder. The at least one coil is wound around the cylinder. Each of the first and second magnetic cores includes a center column, a side column, a connecting portion, and a metal clip. The center column is located in the cylinder. The side column is located outside the coil and away from the bottom plate, such that the coil is located between the side column and the bottom plate. The connecting portion connects the center column and the side column.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of isobutylene preparation. Disclosed are a catalyst and preparation method thereof, and method for preparing isobutylene by applying the same; the catalyst has a core-shell structure, the core an amorphous silica-alumina particle and/or an aggregate molding thereof, and the shell aluminum oxide comprising silicon and tin; the weight ratio of aluminum oxide comprising silicon and tin to amorphous silica-alumina is 1:60-1:3; in the aluminum oxide comprising silicon and tin, on basis of the weight of aluminum oxide comprising silicon and tin, the content of silicon is 0.5-2 wt %, and of tin is 0.2-1 wt %. The catalyst of the present invention is used to catalyze a mixture of MTBE and TBA to prepare isobutylene, enabling the MTBE cleavage reaction and TBA dehydration reactions to be conducted simultaneously to generate isobutylene, achieving higher conversion rates of TBA and MTBE, and higher selectivity for generating isobutylene.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst for preparing isobutene by dissociation of methyl tert-butyl ether, the catalyst comprising amorphous silica alumina and a silicalite-1 molecular sieve, wherein the total IR acid amount of weak acids in the catalyst is in a range from 0.020 to 0.080 mmol/g, and the ratio of B acid/L acid of the weak acids is in a range from 2.5:1 to 4.0:1. Also provided is a method of preparing the catalyst and the use thereof. The catalyst has a high selectivity with respect to isobutene, and high conversion of methyl tert-butyl ether, and can also effectively inhibit formation of the by-product dimethyl ether.