Abstract: Disclosed are a system, method and system to predict an individual's action in connection with a vehicle user interface using machine learning. One or more models may be developed based, at least in part, on observations of past actions by the individual among the plurality of target actions by the individual. Extracted features of a current context may be applied to the developed one or more models to predict a subsequent action among the target actions by the individual.

Abstract: The invention presents a system and a method for 3D human reconstruction using a compact kit of depth cameras. Instead of using complex and expensive devices as in traditional methods, the proposed system and method employs a simple, easy-to-install system to accurately collect the human body shape. The generated model is capable of moving thanks to a skeleton system simulating the human skeleton. The proposed system includes four blocks: Data Collection Block, Point Cloud Standardization Block, Human Digitization Block and Output Block. The proposed method includes five steps: Point Cloud Collecting, Point Cloud Filtering, Point Cloud Calibrating, Point Cloud Optimizing and 3D Human Model Generating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing system and additive manufacturing method comprising a printing platform that sprays a droplet and that deposits the droplet on a substrate or a build platform by attractive-force control of an electric field to form at least one layer of a laminated body in a layer by layer method; a flattening unit that flattens the laminated body formed by the printing platform to a preset height; a curing unit that cures the laminated body flattened by the flattening unit; and a controller that controls the printing platform, the flattening unit and the curing unit, thereby significantly increasing the manufacturing speed while improving the quality of additive manufacturing.

Abstract: Disclosed are an inkjet printhead and a method of manufacturing the same, the inkjet printhead including: a first layer including an inlet formed to penetrate a substrate and introduce ink therein, and a plurality of membranes; a second layer disposed beneath the first layer, and including a manifold formed to penetrate a substrate and communicate with the inlet or recessed on a top of the substrate, and a plurality of nozzle channels formed to penetrate the substrate below the membrane and allow the ink transferred from the manifold to flow therein; a third layer disposed beneath the second layer, and including a plurality of nozzles formed in a substrate and communicating the plurality of nozzle channels; a piezoelectric actuator formed on the first layer formed with the membrane, and including a lower first electrode, a piezoelectric body on the first electrode, and a second electrode on the piezoelectric body; a first voltage controller configured to oscillate the membrane by applying a pulse voltage to t

Abstract: A drive assembly of a vehicle operable with muscular power and/or motor power. The drive assembly includes: a drive unit; a frame interface, the drive unit being arranged at least partially between a first wall and a second wall of the frame interface, the drive unit including a through-hole; two sleeves inserted into the through-hole of the drive unit on both sides; and a through-bolt inserted through the through-hole and the two sleeves and holding the drive unit on each of the two walls.

Abstract: A biological indicator includes: a BI housing; a germinant container inside the BI housing and housing a germinant composition; a germinant releaser configured to release the germinant composition from the germinant container; a germinant releaser support supporting the germinant releaser and configured to bring the germinant releaser into contact with the germinant container upon application of a force to the germinant releaser support or the germinant container; a first spore carrier inside the BI housing, the first spore carrier having a plurality of spores deposited at a first surface thereof; and an imaging window at a first surface of the BI housing. A BI reader is configured to detect and quantify the presence of live spores in the BI, and includes an excitation source, a camera for capturing images of the spores over time, and a processor for analyzing the images to determine the presence of live spores.

Abstract: A layered dressing includes: a permeable wound contact layer for placing in contact with a wound; a breathable barrier layer; a biosensor sensing array configured to detect one or more markers in wound fluid; and a fluid collection layer disposed between the wound contact layer and breathable barrier layer and configured to deliver wound fluid by capillary action from a wound in contact with the wound contact layer to the biosensor sensing array.

Abstract: A method and system for training a machine learning model for point of gaze prediction simultaneously analyzes the image of the scene and the image of the driver's face using the machine learning model to generate a point of gaze of a driver in traffic environments. The machine learning model comprises a camera calibration module that can compute an embedding vector that represents the spatial configuration between the driver and the camera system. The camera calibration module improves the overall model's performance, which is jointly trained end to end.

Abstract: The disclosure refers to the anti-blur infrared lens for the panoramic camera system, also known as Infrared Search and Track (IRST), using a 1280×1024 resolution sensor with a working F-number of 2. The lens operates in the mid-infrared wavelength range of 3-5 ?m, using a fast steering mirror (FSM) and a pair of lenses with extended polynomial surfaces to prevent image blur during integration time. The optical image captured by the lens always maintains sharpness during the change of rotation angle of the device by changing the angular position of FSM. The lens is capable of observing with wide angle-of-view and large rotation angle compensation ability, ensuring long detection distance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pick-and-place apparatus of micro LED chip for chip-repairing of micro LED display, including a nozzle having a capillary form and having a nozzle tip that is smaller than a top size area of the micro LED chip; a pressure adjustment part that applies negative pressure inside the nozzle to adsorb the micro LED chip to the nozzle tip and applies positive pressure inside the nozzle or removes the negative pressure inside the nozzle to mount the micro LED chip adsorbed to the nozzle tip onto a repair pixel; an imaging part that monitors a position and posture of the micro LED chip adsorbed to the nozzle tip in real time; a moving part that moves the nozzle; and a control part that receives image information from the imaging part, and mounts the micro LED chip onto a repair pixel while controlling the pressure adjustment part and the moving part.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a radiation beam, via thermo-optic effects, before the beam is coupled into an optical fiber or delivered to a workpiece.

Abstract: A driver monitor system includes an image data acquiring module configured to acquire a plurality of image data from a data collection module; a training module configured to train a plurality of teacher models to obtain a plurality of feature groups using the plurality of image data, and transfer a plurality of pieces of knowledge obtained from the plurality of feature groups to a plurality of student models, respectively; and at least one edge device comprising the plurality of student models configured to use a pipeline design pattern with multiple threads to make a warning.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a printing apparatus with a plurality of nozzle heads and method for aligning a plurality of nozzle tips. The printing apparatus with a plurality of nozzle heads according to the present disclosure includes a first nozzle head having a first nozzle tip for discharging ink and a first moving part for moving the first nozzle tip, and disposed at one side of a working area on a substrate; a second nozzle head having a second nozzle tip for discharging ink and a second moving part for moving the second nozzle tip, and disposed at the other side of the working area on the substrate; and a first camera disposed above the substrate to observe the first nozzle tip and the second nozzle tip at the same time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for increasing lifespan, for preventing or treating a disease including an aging-related disorder, for reducing a symptom of aging, and/or boosting an immune system in a mammal. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for improving effectiveness of a vaccine in a mammal. The compositions comprise, at least, a therapeutically effective amount of disulfiram and one or more additional ingredients.

Abstract: A broadband dual-polarized antenna integrated high-performance balun. The antenna structure consists of three main parts: radiator, feeding structure and reflector. The radiation element consists of four radiation parts with petal shape, forming two pairs of orthogonal dipole antennas. The feeding structure consists of four circuit boards with separated lines, forming resonant structures corresponding to a balance transformer. The reflector enables to direct the beam, increasing the antenna's orientation.

Abstract: A biological indicator includes: a BI housing; a germinant container inside the BI housing and housing a germinant composition; a germinant releaser configured to release the germinant composition from the germinant container; a germinant releaser support supporting the germinant releaser and configured to bring the germinant releaser into contact with the germinant container upon application of a force to the germinant releaser support or the germinant container; a first spore carrier inside the BI housing, the first spore carrier having a plurality of spores deposited at a first surface thereof; and an imaging window at a first surface of the BI housing. A BI reader is configured to detect and quantify the presence of live spores in the BI, and includes an excitation source, a camera for capturing images of the spores over time, and a processor for analyzing the images to determine the presence of live spores.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a printing apparatus, and the printing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes an optical unit for expanding and displaying a hitting point of ink, from above a substrate; and a nozzle unit for ejecting the ink, wherein the nozzle unit includes a nozzle body that is obliquely disposed with respect to the substrate; and a nozzle that is coupled to the nozzle body, and has a flow path from which the ink is ejected, and has a tip that is bended towards the substrate.

Abstract: The invention presents a system and a method for 3D human reconstruction using a compact kit of depth cameras. Instead of using complex and expensive devices as in traditional methods, the proposed system and method employs a simple, easy-to-install system to accurately collect the human body shape. The generated model is capable of moving thanks to a skeleton system simulating the human skeleton. The proposed system includes four blocks: Data Collection Block, Point Cloud Standardization Block, Human Digitization Block and Output Block. The proposed method includes five steps: Point Cloud Collecting, Point Cloud Filtering, Point Cloud Calibrating, Point Cloud Optimizing and 3D Human Model Generating.