Abstract: A method of video decoding includes receiving a coded video bitstream comprising coded information of one or more coded pictures, the coded information includes an SEI message associated with at least a first picture in the one or more coded pictures, the SEI message includes at least a syntax element indicative of at least one of a forward truncation function for converting an original picture of a first bit depth to the first picture of a second bit depth and/or a reverse truncation function corresponding to the forward truncation function, the second bit depth is lower than the first bit depth. The method also includes reconstructing at least the first picture comprising first reconstructed samples based on the coded information, a numbering range of sample values of the first reconstructed samples is determined by at least one of the forward truncation function and/or the reverse truncation function.

Abstract: A flange integrated tuned mass damper, including a main shaft structure, a plurality of wire rope isolators, and a mass ring. Flange plates are installed on the main shaft structure, and the mass ring is located below and connected to the flange plates through the plurality of wire rope isolators uniformly distributed in a circumferential direction. The plurality of wire rope isolators are uniformly distributed outside the main shaft structure in the circumferential direction, and the wire rope isolators directly carries the mass ring and are in a tensile deformation state, with both spring and damper functions. The wire rope isolators can bear tensile, compressive, rolling, and shearing loads, thus ensuring the degree of freedom of the mass ring in any horizontal direction.

Abstract: Systems are methods are provided for training an automated agent. The automated agent maintains a reinforcement learning neural network and generates, according to outputs of the reinforcement learning neural network, signals for communicating resource task requests. First and second task data are received. The task data are processed to compute a first performance metric reflective of performance of the automated agent relative to other entities in a first time interval, and a second performance metric reflective of performance of the automated agent relative to other entities in a second time interval. A reward for the reinforcement learning neural network that reflects a difference between the second performance metric and the first performance metric is computed and provided to the reinforcement learning neural network to train the automated agent.

Abstract: In a system and a method of controlling an intake rate of a vehicle blower, the system of controlling an intake rate of a vehicle blower includes: a blower step number detection device configured to detect a current step number of a blower; a vehicle velocity detection device configured to detect a current vehicle velocity of a vehicle; a passenger seat seating detection device configured to detect whether a passenger is seated on a passenger seat; and an HVAC control device electrically connected to each of the blower step number detection device, the vehicle velocity detection device, and the passenger seat seating detection device, and configured to receive information from the passenger seat seating detection device, the vehicle velocity detection device, and the blower step number detection device, and to determine whether an intake rate control of the blower is turned on or off according to the current step number of the blower, the current vehicle velocity, and the passenger seat seating information wh

Abstract: A robot which includes an aerial unit having a thruster module; a passive leg mechanism operably coupled with the aerial unit; and a controller module configured to control operation of the aerial unit such that the robot is operable in at least a hopping mode. The thruster module is adapted to provide bidirectional thrusts. The bidirectional thrusters enable the robot to handle increased energy losses from ground impacts and the leg mechanism, accommodating heavier payloads.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an interposer including: a back-side redistribution structure; an interconnection die over the back-side redistribution structure, the interconnection die including a substrate, a through-substrate via protruding from the substrate, and an isolation layer around the through-substrate via; a first encapsulant around the interconnection die, a surface of the first encapsulant being substantially coplanar with a surface of the isolation layer and a surface of the through-substrate via; and a front-side redistribution structure over the first encapsulant, the front-side redistribution structure including a first conductive via that physically contacts the through-substrate via, the isolation layer separating the first conductive via from the substrate.

Abstract: The compositions and methods described herein are directed to treating solid tumors using CAR T therapy. For example, the compositions include CAR T cells comprising an extracellular domain that binds OR2I1P, LY6G6D, LRRC15, LY6K, GCC, GFRA4, F2RL2, QRFPR, IQGAP3, SIGLEC15, HAVCR1, PSG9, KISS1R, PRAME, HCN4, DPEP3, TMEM270, HER2, SLC7A3, SPRR2F, SLC45A2, CHRM1, CHRNA2, STEAP1B, FCRL2, Luteinizing hormone receptor, EDB, or CLDN18.2.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to multi-beam forming networks using an antenna array. A matrix circuit for feeding elements of an antenna array to produce multiple beams is provided. To address beam squint issues, beam squint is mitigated by using a series of phase shifters with specific phase-delay performances between the matrix circuit and the antenna array elements. A linearly increasing or decreasing phase difference in the signals fed into adjacent antenna array elements across the array mitigates or eliminates beam squint in the resulting multiple beams. The phase shifters are programmed to provide this increasing or decreasing phase differences.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for detecting and tracking a low-observable target with a boost-to-glide trajectory under a condition of slant range ambiguity, and belongs to the field of detection and tracking of near-space hypersonic targets. The method includes: configuring an alternating pulse repetition frequency model for radar ranging; defining an extended non-coherent accumulation model in a distance-time plane for target detection; configuring an S-type recursive energy tracking model for target tracking; designing a recursive energy filter, conducting update by recursive energy to keep target tracking at a high signal-to-noise ratio, and obtaining a target trajectory by using a filter algorithm. According to the method of the present disclosure, pulse repetition frequencies within a same sampling period are designed to a constant value, so that there is enough energy for coherent accumulation detection.

Abstract: An atomizer includes an atomization assembly and a medicine storage assembly idetachably coupled to the atomization assembly, wherein the medicine storage assembly includes a storage housing, and a medicine liquid transporting cotton disposed in the storage housing, wherein the atomization assembly includes a fixing housing and an atomizing element disposed in the fixing housing to align with the medicine liquid transporting cotton in a manner that the medicine liquid transporting element is arranged to deliver medicine liquid to the atomizing element.

Abstract: A system for conditionally tracing an anonymous transaction is provided, and cryptography technology is used to add tags to transaction-related information, and relies on implicit tags to achieve transaction traceability. In addition, based on the secret sharing idea, the information of reconstructed users' real transactions is divided, and differentiated information reconstruction methods are used to reduce the probability of collusion attacks, prevent the full scope of supervision without restriction, and reduce the traceability cost.

Abstract: A FPC mounting module includes a mounting part and an FPC. The mounting part is provided with a mounting hole, the FPC penetrates the mounting hole, and there is a gap between the FPC and an inner wall surface of the mounting hole. A first surface of the FPC is glued to a first wall surface of the mounting hole by using a first adhesive part. The gap is filled with flowing adhesive, to form a second adhesive part. The FPC is sealed in and fastened to the mounting hole by using the second adhesive part.

Abstract: Described herein are therapeutic pH responsive compositions comprising a block copolymer and a therapeutic agent useful for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present application relates to a box assembly including a paper bottom box, a paper floss bobbin, and a cover component including a paper upper holder, a paper cover body, and a floss cutter. The paper bottom box includes a first accommodating cavity in which the paper floss bobbin and at least a portion of the paper upper holder are located. The paper upper holder is detachably connected to the paper bottom box only by friction fit and includes a second accommodating cavity and an outlet opening. The paper cover body is hinged with the paper upper holder and flipped relative to the paper upper holder to switch between open and closed positions. The floss cutter is arranged on the paper cover body. In the closed position, the paper cover body covers the second accommodating cavity and the outlet opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for detecting and tracking a low-observable target with a boost-to-glide trajectory under a condition of slant range ambiguity, and belongs to the field of detection and tracking of near-space hypersonic targets. The method includes: configuring an alternating pulse repetition frequency model for radar ranging; defining an extended non-coherent accumulation model in a distance-time plane for target detection; configuring an S-type recursive energy tracking model for target tracking; designing a recursive energy filter, conducting update by recursive energy to keep target tracking at a high signal-to-noise ratio, and obtaining a target trajectory by using a filter algorithm. According to the method of the present disclosure, pulse repetition frequencies within a same sampling period are designed to a constant value, so that there is enough energy for coherent accumulation detection.

Abstract: A rubber and metal composite electric contact and a preparation process therefor. The rubber and metal composite electric contact is a circular layered complex which is formed by tightly combining a metal sheet layer having a plurality of through holes and a rubber layer by means of thermal vulcanization molding and which has a thickness of 0.1 to 5 mm and a diameter of 1 to 15 mm. There is no isolation layer between the rubber layer and the metal layer of the electric contact, so no rubber overflows the outer surface of the metal layer. In the rubber and metal composite electric contact, the rubber and metal are combined firmly and the overall strength of the electric contact is adjustable; the electric contact also has good dust resistance; and the electric contact thus has stable and reliable electrical conductivity.

Abstract: Provided are novel energy-efficient signal-transparent window assemblies and methods of fabricating thereof. These window assemblies are specifically configured to allow selective penetration of millimeter waves, representing current and future wireless signal spectrum. This signal penetration is provided while IR blocking properties are retained. Furthermore, the windows assemblies remain substantially transparent within the visible spectrum with no specific features detectable to the naked eye. This unique performance is achieved by patterning conductive layers such that the conductive layer edges remain protected during most fabrication steps and the fabrication. As such, the conductive layers are encapsulated and being separated from the environment while retaining separation between individual disjoined structures of these layers. For example, a barrier layer and/or a dielectric layer may extend over the conductive layer edge.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for analyzing an analyte, such as white blood cells in liquid samples.

Abstract: A display panel, a mask used for evaporation, a mask assembly and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The display panel includes: a base substrate; and a display area and a peripheral area; wherein, the peripheral area is provided with two types of dummy sub-pixel units, each type of dummy sub-pixel unit includes a dummy light-emitting material layer and a dummy auxiliary light-emitting layer, wherein, a first structure layer of a first dummy light-emitting material layer and a first dummy auxiliary light-emitting layer is arranged in the same layer as a second structure layer of a second dummy light-emitting material layer and a second dummy auxiliary light-emitting layer, and at least one of a size and a shape of an orthographic projection of the second structure layer on the base substrate is different from that of an orthographic projection of the first structure layer on the base substrate.