Abstract: Provided are methods for managing efficiency of image processing, which can include obtaining, using at least one SoC, raw data associated with a raw image from at least one camera; generating an updated image based on the raw image from the at least one camera, wherein the updated image represents photons received by the at least one camera; providing the updated image to an image and signal processing pipeline; processing the updated image using the image and signal processing pipeline; and operating a vehicle based at least in part on information obtained from an analysis of the processed image.

Abstract: Provided is a topical pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses, including acne vulgaris, together with methods for its use. The composition and methods involve the topical use of an active agent effective in the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses plus a permeation-enhancing base that, in one embodiment, gives the composition a pH of about 8.0 to about 13.0, preferably about 8.0 to 11.5, and most preferably about 8.5 to 10.5.

Abstract: A method is provided for increasing the permeability of skin or mucosal tissue to topically or transdermally administered pharmacologically or cosmeceutically active agents. The method involves use of a specified amount of a hydroxide-releasing agent, the amount optimized to increase the flux of the active agent through a body surface while minimizing the likelihood of skin damage, irritation or sensitization. Topically applied formulations and drug delivery devices employing hydroxide-releasing agents as permeation enhancers are provided as well.

Abstract: Provided is a topical pharmaceutical composition for skin lightening, which is particularly useful in treating skin hyperpigmentation, together with methods for its use. The composition and methods involve the topical use of an active agent effective in the treatment of skin hyperpigmentation plus a permeation-enhancing base that, in one embodiment, gives the composition a pH of about 8.0 to about 13.0, preferably about 8.0 to 11.5, and most preferably about 8.5 to 10.5.

Abstract: Methods, formulations, and drug delivery systems are provided for enhancing the flux of a transdermally administered hydrophilic drug using a basic permeation enhancer composition. The enhancer composition contains an inorganic hydroxide and a weaker, nitrogenous base, wherein the bases are selected such that a 0.1M aqueous solution of the nitrogenous base has a pH that is about 1.0 to about 6.5 lower than the pH of a 0.1M aqueous solution of the inorganic hydroxide. Additionally, the molar ratio of the nitrogenous base to the inorganic hydroxide in the enhancer composition is in the range of about 0.5n:1 to about 20n:1, `where n is the number of hydroxide ions per molecule of the inorganic hydroxide.

Abstract: Methods are provided for enhancing the permeability of skin or mucosal tissue to topical or transdermal application of pharmacologically or cosmeceutically active agents. The methods entail the use of a base in order to increase the flux of the active agent through a body surface while minimizing the likelihood of skin damage, irritation or sensitization. The permeation enhancer can be an inorganic or organic base. Compositions and transdermal systems are also described.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus for packaging and containing an object, comprising a lower compartment with a plurality of sections, each comprising two or less crevices; a lower fixing segment formed between the sections; an upper casing having a folded line integrally extended to one side of the lower compartment, and its dimension being corresponsive to the lower compartment, and having a latch hole at the intersection with the lower compartment; an outer casing, being integrally extended from another side of the lower compartment, and an external latch plate being disposed on the outer side of the outer casing corresponsive to the latch hole; and a wrapping section, being extended from the outer side of the external casing, and its outer side having a wrapping latch plate, such that an object can be fixed when passing through the bottom of the lower fixing segment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an abrasive article. The abrasive article of the present invention contains an abrasive layer, a polyurethane structure bonded to the abrasive layer and a substrate bonded to the polyurethane structure. The present invention also involves a method for making said abrasive article.