Abstract: Embodiments of the present application relate to a method, apparatus, and system for detecting a specified image identifier. The method includes retrieving a target image to be detected from a predetermined area, binarizing the target image to be detected to obtain a target binary image to be detected, calibrating connected domains of the target binary image to be detected, successively retrieving image features of candidate connected domains, and comparing the image features corresponding to the candidate connected domains to image features of a standard specified identifier image, wherein the candidate connected domains are determined based at least in part on the calibration of the connected domains, and determining a candidate connected domain as the location of the specified identifier image based at least in part on the comparison of the image features corresponding to the candidate connected domains to image features of the standard specified identifier image.

Abstract: Electrolyte solutions including additives or combinations of additives that provide low temperature performance and high temperature stability in lithium ion battery cells.

Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes a tank, a holder, a transducer array and an actuator. The tank is configured to contain fluid and allow a hand to be immersed in the fluid. The holder is located in the tank and configured to hold the hand. The transducer array is positioned adjacent to the tank and operable in at least two imaging modes. The actuator is coupled to the transducer array and configured to move the transducer array in the at least two imaging modes. And an ultrasound system is also provided, which includes a processing unit for generating images in the different imaging modes.

Abstract: A networking method including receiving, at an edge router of a cloud data center, a virtual private cloud (“VPC”) network communication from a private network via a dedicated physical connection line to the edge router. The VPC network communication is forwarded to a gateway hardware group via a first connection using Virtual Extensible Local Area Network (“VXLAN”) technology. The VPC network communication is then forwarded from the gateway hardware group to VPC of a user of the private network via a second connection using VXLAN technology to access a virtual machine (“VM”).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a gene delivery system containing a reduction-sensitive shielding system having a targeting function, a preparation method and an application in the field of gene therapy thereof. The gene delivery system is composed of a reduction-sensitive shielding system having a targeting function, cationic polymer material and plasmid DNA; the cationic polymer material and the plasmid DNA complexed to form complex particles, the reduction-sensitive shielding system having a targeting function is shielded on the complex surface by means of electrostatic interaction, so as to reduce the toxicity of the delivery system and successfully transfer the loaded genetic material into cells, thereby achieving expression of genetic material and completing the transfection process, and moreover, improving the targeting and the efficiency of gene transfection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a versatile and high performance zwitterionic CP platform, which integrates all desired functions into one material. This zwitterionic CP consists of the conducting backbone and multifunctional zwitterionic side chains. Non-conducting zwitterionic materials gain electronic conductivity through the conducting backbone and CPs obtain excellent biocompatibility, sensitivity to environmental stimuli and controllable antifouling properties via multifunctional zwitterionic side chains. Unique properties from two distinct materials (conducting materials and zwitterionic materials) are integrated into one material without sacrificing any properties. This platform can potentially be adapted for a range of applications (e.g. bioelectronics, tissue engineering, wound healing, robotic prostheses, biofuel cell, etc.), which all require high performance conducting materials with excellent antifouling/biocompatibility at complex biointerfaces.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system includes a scanning assembly, a three-dimensional (3D) image acquisition device, and a controller. The scanning assembly is configured to receive a hand or foot and includes a transducer array and an acoustic coupling fluid. The 3D image acquisition device is configured for obtaining a 3D image of the hand or foot. The controller is configured for automatically adjusting direction or orientation of the transducer array with respect to the hand or foot based on the 3D image of the hand or foot.

Abstract: Described herein are materials for use in electrolytes that provide a number of desirable characteristics when implemented within batteries, such as high stability during battery cycling up to high temperatures, high voltages, high discharge capacity, high coulombic efficiency, and excellent retention of discharge capacity and coulombic efficiency over several cycles of charging and discharging. In some embodiments, a high voltage electrolyte includes a base electrolyte and a set of additive compounds, which impart these desirable performance characteristics.

Abstract: Inputting information is disclosed including receiving a user input comprising a first string, presenting a plurality of candidates corresponding to the first string, receiving a first trigger instruction directed at a target candidate among the plurality of candidates, the target candidate conforming to a preset rule, and in response to the first trigger instruction, automatically providing expansion content corresponding to the target candidate, the expansion content being content acquired from an application other than an input program.

Abstract: A method of speech recognition includes the following steps: receiving a first speech input, and converting the first speech input into a first digital signal; transmitting the first digital signal to a cloud server; receiving a first post-processing result generated according to the first digital signal; receiving a second speech input, and converting the second speech input into a second digital signal; performing a first speech recognition to the second digital signal to obtain a recognition result by using a first speech recognition model; and comparing the first post-processing result with the recognition result to determine a speech recognition result.

Abstract: Electrolyte solutions including additives or combinations of additives that provide low temperature performance and high temperature stability in lithium ion battery cells.

Abstract: A system and method are described which are useful for monitoring parameters of drilling fluid within a drilling system comprising a drilling assembly. The drilling assembly is connected between a drilling platform and a wellhead and is useful for more safely drilling a wellbore necessary for hydrocarbon exploration and production by signaling the occurrence of a kick. The drilling assembly comprises a reader module for reading data information of at least one RF tag dispersed in a returned drilling fluid. The data information of the RF tag is transmitted to a controller via a communication link to calculate related parameters of the returned drilling fluid. A method for monitoring parameters of drilling fluid, and an allied blowout preventer for a drilling system are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrolyte for lithium and/or lithium-ion batteries comprising a lithium salt in a liquid carrier comprising heteroaromatic compound including a five-membered or six-membered heteroaromatic ring moiety selected from the group consisting of a furan, a pyrazine, a triazine, a pyrrole, and a thiophene, the heteroaromatic ring moiety bearing least one carboxylic ester or carboxylic anhydride substituent bound to at least one carbon atom of the heteroaromatic ring. Preferred heteroaromatic ring moieties include pyridine compounds, pyrazine compounds, pyrrole compounds, furan compounds, and thiophene compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an outdoor bamboo floor and a manufacturing method thereof, in particular, to an outdoor bamboo floor subjected to an immersion treatment using hot oil. Conduits or other capillary structures of a bamboo material in the outdoor bamboo floor of the present invention are filled with an oil medium, with an oil content of 2-10%. The manufacturing method includes immersing a plate blank of the bamboo floor in a hydrophobic organic medium at 100-300° C. for 1-10h, and are statically cooled down to a room temperature after being taken out.

Abstract: An electrolyte formulation including additive compounds to improve the mechanical stability of the solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) on a silicon anode in a lithium ion battery as compared to a conventional electrolyte formulation. Some electrolyte solutions are formulated to contain no ethylene carbonate.

Abstract: A system and method for providing an on-site service includes a plurality of nodes, each containing: a neighborhood node set generation module, for generating a neighborhood node set on the basis of the bidirectional link bandwidth between a local node and a neighboring node; a neighborhood information index table generation module, for generating a neighborhood information index table of the local node; a candidate service point selection module, for selecting according to a selection function a candidate service node from the set of neighboring nodes; the definition of the selection function being: for a current service request, computing the difference between the QoS of the neighboring node i executing the service request and the QoS of the local node executing the service request; if the computed difference is smaller than a set threshold, the neighboring node i serving as the candidate service node; a service scheduling module, for receiving status information and feedback information provided in real t

Abstract: Electrolyte solutions including combinations of high dielectric and low viscosity solvents. These solvent combinations provide low temperature performance and high temperature stability in lithium ion battery cells.

Abstract: Electrolyte solutions including additives or combinations of additives that provide low temperature performance and high temperature stability in lithium ion battery cells.

Abstract: Electrolyte solutions including additives or combinations of additives that provide low temperature performance and high temperature stability in lithium ion battery cells.

Abstract: Electrolyte solutions including additives or combinations of additives that provide low temperature performance and high temperature stability in lithium ion battery cells.