Abstract: Innovations in adaptive encoding and decoding for units of a video sequence can improve coding efficiency. For example, some of the innovations relate to encoding/decoding that includes adaptive switching of color spaces between units within a video sequence. Other innovations relate encoding/decoding that includes adaptive switching of color sampling rates between units within a video sequence. Still other innovations relate encoding/decoding that includes adaptive switching of bit depths between units within a video sequence.

Abstract: A reacting device of dual path synchronous immunochromatographic platform includes a seat, an upper housing, and a fluid dividing funnel. The seat contains two immunochromatographic carriers. The hollow pipe portion has two sloped structures. A force bearing portion of the fluid dividing funnel can be pressed down, so two fluid exits of the fluid dividing funnel move towards these two sloped structures. The specimen drops and is guided into these two immunochromatographic carriers respectively. A reaction result can be observable. The fluid dividing funnel can divide the specimen into two immunochromatographic carriers evenly. The sloped structure can increase the accuracy of specimen supply. Excess specimen can be scraped off for enhancing the solving accuracy. In addition, it can decrease the possibility of false positive problem.

Abstract: A polypeptide and a use thereof in regulating blood glucose level and/or reducing fat are disclosed. The amino acid sequence of the polypeptide includes the sequence of SEQ ID No.: 1, the sequence of SEQ ID No.: 2, the sequence of SEQ ID No.: 3, the sequence of SEQ ID No.: 4, or a sequence obtained by modifying at least one amino acid in any of the aforesaid sequences. The polypeptide disclosed herein has the physiological activity to enhance fat metabolism and regulate blood glucose level. Therefore, administering an effective amount of the polypeptide, or a composition containing the polypeptide, to an individual can effectively produce the effect of treating or preventing a disease related to blood glucose imbalance or to imbalance in fat metabolism.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for performing content-adaptive deblocking to improve the visual quality of video images compressed using block-based motion-predictive video coding. For instance, in certain embodiments of the disclosed technology, edge information is obtained using global orientation energy edge detection (“OEED”) techniques on an initially deblocked image. OEED detection can provide a robust partition of local directional features (“LDFs”). For a local directional feature detected in the partition, a directional deblocking filter having an orientation corresponding to the orientation of the LDF can be used. The selected filter can have a filter orientation and activation thresholds that better preserve image details while reducing blocking artifacts. In certain embodiments, for a consecutive non-LDF region, extra smoothing can be imposed to suppress the visually severe blocking artifacts.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an adsorption unit having spring structure, which has a frame, multiple limiting springs and multiple adsorption granules. The frame has an inlet side and an exhaust side. The limiting springs are arranged in the frame, and a slot is provided on each limiting spring. The adsorbed granules are arranged in the frame and restricted by the spacers and fixed in the frame so as to locate between the inlet side and the exhaust side. Air enters the adsorption unit from the environment through the inlet side, passes through the adsorption unit, and leaves the adsorption unit through the exhaust side. The air passes through the adsorption unit and returns to the environment so as to contact the adsorption granules to remove carbon dioxide and water.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an adsorption unit, having a frame, multiple spacer pieces and multiple adsorption structures. The frame has an inlet side and an exhaust side. The spacer pieces are arranged in the frame. The adsorbed structures are arranged in the frame, and are restricted by the spacers and fixed in the frame so as to locate between the inlet side and the exhaust side. Air enters the adsorption unit from the environment through the inlet side, passes through the adsorption unit, and leaves the adsorption unit through the exhaust side. The air passes through the adsorption unit and returns to the environment so as to contact the adsorption structures to remove carbon dioxide and water.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an adsorption unit, having a frame, multiple spacer tubes and multiple adsorption granules. The frame has an inlet side and an exhaust side. The spacer tubes are arranged in the frame, and a plurality of through holes are provided on each of the spacer tubes. The adsorbed granules are arranged in the frame, and the adsorbed granules are restricted by the spacers and fixed in the frame so as to locate between the inlet side and the exhaust side. Air enters the adsorption unit from the environment through the inlet side, passes through the adsorption unit, and leaves the adsorption unit through the exhaust side. The air passes through the adsorption unit and returns to the environment so as to contact the adsorption granules to remove carbon dioxide and water.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a carbon capture system having an adsorption module, a fan module, a desorption chamber and a desorption line. The adsorption module has a plurality of adsorption units arranged in a coplanar array. Each of the adsorption units has a frame and a plurality of adsorption structures. The frame has an inlet end and an exhaust end. The adsorption structures are arranged in the frame, and the adsorption module is defined with a flow direction from the inlet ends toward the exhaust ends. The fan module is defined with an air outlet direction, and the air outlet direction is arranged along the flow direction. The desorption chamber is used for accommodating the adsorption module. One end of the desorption pipeline is connected to the desorption chamber, and the desorption pipeline is connected with a gas storage tank and a negative pressure pump arranged in series.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for performing content-adaptive deblocking to improve the visual quality of video images compressed using block-based motion-predictive video coding. For instance, in certain embodiments of the disclosed technology, edge information is obtained using global orientation energy edge detection (“OEED”) techniques on an initially deblocked image. OEED detection can provide a robust partition of local directional features (“LDFs”). For a local directional feature detected in the partition, a directional deblocking filter having an orientation corresponding to the orientation of the LDF can be used. The selected filter can have a filter orientation and activation thresholds that better preserve image details while reducing blocking artifacts. In certain embodiments, for a consecutive non-LDF region, extra smoothing can be imposed to suppress the visually severe blocking artifacts.

Abstract: The invention provides a waste gas purification apparatus and residual heat utilization and control device for intelligent printing and dyeing waste gas. The apparatus includes: a circulating water storage tank; a liquid circulation tank; a water filtration system, connected to the storage tank; a bubble generation device, connected to the storage tank; and an organic waste gas removal device. An upper end of the waste gas removal device is connected to the bubble generation device and the liquid circulation tank, and a lower end is connected to the liquid circulation tank. The utilization and control device includes a residual heat cascade utilization unit, a spraying unit, a composite pulse static absorption column unit, a twin-stage high-temperature water white smoke elimination unit, and an air discharge unit sequentially disposed in a waste gas flow direction, and includes an oil-water separation box, a sodium chloride electrolysis device, and the purification apparatus.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane precursor that can be used to prepare a polyurethane having a low initial yellowness index, high yellowing resistance, high thermal oxidative aging resistance, high hydrolysis resistance, and low fisheye.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high-strength steel and a method of manufacturing the same. Slab with specific composition is subjected to a rolling process and a heat treatment process with specific conditions for changing the metallographic structure of the obtained steel. The obtained steel includes at least 95% tempered martensite, and has a high tensile strength and a high yield strength.

Abstract: The invention provides a waste gas purification apparatus and residual heat utilization and control device for intelligent printing and dyeing waste gas. The apparatus includes: a circulating water storage tank; a liquid circulation tank; a water filtration system, connected to the storage tank; a bubble generation device, connected to the storage tank; and an organic waste gas removal device. An upper end of the waste gas removal device is connected to the bubble generation device and the liquid circulation tank, and a lower end is connected to the liquid circulation tank. The utilization and control device includes a residual heat cascade utilization unit, a spraying unit, a composite pulse static absorption column unit, a twin-stage high-temperature water white smoke elimination unit, and an air discharge unit sequentially disposed in a waste gas flow direction, and includes an oil-water separation box, a sodium chloride electrolysis device, and the purification apparatus.

Abstract: The invention provides an anti-allergic peptide and a use thereof for immune regulation and anti-allergy, the anti-allergic peptide is capable of inhibiting secretion of cytokines related to allergic reactions and regulating allergic reactions, and the anti-allergic peptide comprises an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID No: 1, SEQ ID No: 2, SEQ ID No: 3, SEQ ID No: 4 or SEQ ID No: 5, or a homologous amino acid sequence derived from substitution, deletion, and addition of one amino acid or more than one amino acid of any of the above sequences.

Abstract: Disclosed are a flexible printed circuit and a display device. The flexible printed circuit includes a first main portion and a second main portion mutually connected. The first main portion is provided with a plurality of first connection terminals, configured to be electrically connected to a display panel. The second main portion is provided with a plurality of second connection terminals, configured to be electrically connected a printed circuit board. The first connection terminals are arranged along a first direction and the second connection terminals are arranged along a second direction. As the first direction intersects with the second direction, when the flexible display panel contracts and makes the flexible printed circuit deviate in the first direction, alignment between the second connection terminals of the flexible printed circuit and connection terminals of the printed circuit board in the second direction may not be affected.

Abstract: An open-pit mine truck automatic dispatching system and method, which comprises a digital twin creation module and a driver terminal; the digital twin creation module creates the dispatcher digital twin, the dispatcher digital twin receives the production plan, and creates the loader digital twin, the unloading point digital twin, the truck digital twin and the transportation path digital twin according to the production plan. The driver terminal obtains the available information of loaders and trucks and sends the available information to the dispatcher digital twin; the dispatcher digital twin generates dispatching commands based on available information, schedules the loader digital twin and the truck digital twin based on the dispatching command, and updates the property information of the loader digital twin, the unloading point digital twin, the truck digital twin and the transportation path digital twin. The invention realizes the automatic dispatching of open-pit mine trucks.

Abstract: A method for the surface treatment of a corrosion-resistant nickel-based alloy and the resulting surface structure of the treated alloy is disclosed. The method includes immersing a nickel-based alloy in a first neutral or alkaline solution to remove surface contaminants, followed by immersing the cleaned alloy in a second neutral or alkaline solution to form functional groups on its surface. Subsequently, a low-temperature heat treatment is performed to form a passivation layer on the surface of the nickel-based alloy. The passivation layer has a surface roughness of less than 0.04 microns and a thickness ranging from 5 nanometers to 200 nanometers. The resulting corrosion-resistant nickel-based alloy comprises a substrate made of the nickel-based alloy and a passivation layer established on at least one surface of the substrate. The nickel content of the alloy is greater than 50%, and the alloy may also contain additional metallic components such as chromium (Cr) and manganese (Mn).

Abstract: A coil module is provided, including a second coil mechanism. The second coil mechanism includes a third coil assembly and a second base corresponding to the third coil assembly. The second base has a positioning assembly corresponding to a first coil mechanism.

Abstract: A control device includes a first capacitor, a drive controller, a constant current source, a discharge-controlled current source, a current mirror, and a sample-and-hold circuit. The constant current source generates a constant current. The discharge-controlled current source is coupled to the constant current source and the first capacitor. The current mirror is coupled to the first capacitor and the primary side of a primary-side switch. The current mirror generates a copy current, thereby generating a copy voltage across the first capacitor. When the drive controller turns on the primary-side switch, the sample-and-hold circuit drives the discharge-controlled current source to sample and hold a control current from the constant current and the copy current. When the node voltage is higher than the copy voltage, the comparison circuit drives the drive controller to turn off the primary-side switch.