Abstract: Forced expression of a handful of transcription factors (TFs) can induce conversions between cell identities; however, the extent to which TFs can alter cell identity has not been systematically assessed. Here, we assembled a human TFome, a comprehensive expression library of 1,578 human TF clones with full coverage of the major TF families. By systematically screening the human TFome, we identified 77 individual TFs that induce loss of human-induced-pluripotent-stem-cell (hiPSC) identity, suggesting a pervasive ability for TFs to alter cell identity. Using large-scale computational cell type classification trained on thousands of tissue expression profiles, we identified cell types generated by these TFs with high efficiency and speed, without additional selections or mechanical perturbations. TF expression in adult human tissues only correlated with some of the cell lineage generated, suggesting more complexity than observation studies can explain.

Abstract: A motorcycle foot peg having forwardly and rearwardly leaning teeth is provided, the teeth for engaging more optimally the soles of footwear worn by a rider when the rider is angling his feet on the leading or trailing edge of the foot peg.

Abstract: A package structure includes a circuit board, a package substrate, an electronic/photonic assembly, a film redistribution layer, a heat dissipation assembly, and an optical fiber assembly. The package substrate is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board. The electronic/photonic assembly includes an ASIC assembly, an EIC assembly, and a PIC assembly. The EIC assembly and the PIC assembly are stacked and disposed on the package substrate and electrically connected to the package substrate via the film redistribution layer. An orthographic projection of the EIC assembly on the film redistribution layer is overlapped with an orthographic projection of the PIC assembly on the film redistribution layer. The heat dissipation assembly is disposed on the electronic/photonic assembly. The optical fiber assembly is disposed on the package substrate and optically connected to the PIC assembly.

Abstract: A package structure includes a circuit board, a package substrate, a fine metal L/S RDL-substrate, an electronic assembly, a photonic assembly, a heat dissipation assembly, and an optical fiber assembly. The package substrate is disposed on and electrically connected to the circuit board. The fine metal L/S RDL-substrate is disposed on and electrically connected to the package substrate. The electronic assembly includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) assembly, an electronic integrated circuit (EIC) assembly, and a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) assembly which are respectively disposed on the fine metal L/S RDL-substrate and electrically connected to the package substrate by the fine metal L/S RDL-substrate. The heat dissipation assembly is disposed on the electronic assembly. The optical fiber assembly is disposed on the package substrate and electrically connected to the package substrate and the PIC assembly. A packaging method of the VCSEL array chip is presented.

Abstract: A foam maker has a bucket and a lid. The bucket has an outlet port provided in one of its walls, and a delivery tube connected to the outlet port. The lid includes a lid base and a lid top. The lid base has a frame and a compartment that receives a fan, a motor coupled to the fan, and a fluid inlet port through which foam solution and water can be introduced. The lid top has a water/foam inlet opening that is aligned with the fluid inlet port, and an air inlet port that is positioned adjacent the fan. An air tube is disposed inside the bucket, and has a first end connected to the lid base and communicating with the fan, and an opposite second end having an open distal end that is immersed inside foam solution. The air tube further includes an air chamber positioned adjacent the open distal end.

Abstract: A logical clock is implemented in networked nodes. Messages between nodes can include either a scalar timestamp or a vector timestamp. The scalar timestamp leads to an overhead reduction, and nodes can select whether to send a scalar or vector timestamp depending on requirements. Message recipients update their logical clock vector differently depending on whether the scalar or vector timestamp is received. Applications to multi-master databases are also provided. The clock conforms to Lamport clock requirements when the scalar timestamp is sent, and conforms to both Lamport and vector clock requirements when the vector timestamp is sent.

Abstract: A spherical screen module unit includes a sector base including a sector carrier having an inner and outer arc edges; arc length of the outer arc edge is greater than that of the inner arc edge. An inner ramp frame is on the sector carrier and closer to the inner arc edge; an outer ramp frame is on the sector carrier and closer to the outer arc edge. When the spherical screen module unit is on a spherical screen assembling surface, minimum distance between the inner ramp frame upper surface and the spherical screen assembling surface is first height; maximum distance between the outer ramp frame upper surface and the spherical screen assembling surface is second height which is greater than the first height. A spherical screen structure including spherical screen module unit facilitates the module unit disassembly for repair, maintenance, or angle adjustment, and increases applicability in different environments.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a light emitting diode, in which the light emitting diode includes an n-type nitride semiconductor layer, an active layer located on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer, and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer located on the active layer. The light emitting diode emits light that varies from yellow light to white light depending on a driving current.

Abstract: Various trashcans, their coatings, and coatings for other household goods are disclosed. In certain implementations, the disclosed coatings are antimicrobial. Various methods for forming antimicrobial coatings for household goods are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial coating comprises a substrate and an antimicrobial agent. In certain implementations the coating can be applied to a household good where the coating leaves a substantially streak-free finish. Some embodiments pertain to protective films that can be removed from a coated household good without leaving residue.

Abstract: A method for enhancing resolution of a radiation sensitive microcapsule-based printer includes generating multiple subpixels in a sub-scan direction. The method further includes mapping multiple grids onto a photosensitive medium, the multiple grids corresponding to the multiple subpixels. The method further includes determining an exposure energy required for each grid of the multiple grids. The method further includes allocating the exposure energy required for each grid into a first exposure level and a second exposure level. The method further includes exposing each grid of the photosensitive medium to the corresponding first exposure level and the corresponding second exposure level sequentially as the photosensitive medium passes through the radiation sensitive microcapsule-based printer in the sub-scan direction.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a method and device for prolonging the service life of a ceramic electric heating body under a direct-current power supply condition. According to the solution, power can be supplied to a ceramic electric heating body in a forward-reverse inverting pulse manner under a direct-current condition, so that the service life of the ceramic electric heating body is prolonged. The beneficial technical effects of the present invention are: a method and device for prolonging the service life of a ceramic electric heating body under a direct-current power supply condition are provided; and the solution can effectively ameliorate the aging problem of a ceramic electric heating body, prolong the service life of the ceramic electric heating body, and ensure that the product performance is stable for a long time.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a device includes providing a fin element in a device region and forming a dummy gate over the fin element. In some embodiments, the method further includes forming a source/drain feature within a source/drain region adjacent to the dummy gate. In some cases, the source/drain feature includes a bottom region and a top region contacting the bottom region at an interface interposing the top and bottom regions. In some embodiments, the method further includes performing a plurality of dopant implants into the source/drain feature. In some examples, the plurality of dopant implants includes implantation of a first dopant within the bottom region and implantation of a second dopant within the top region. In some embodiments, the first dopant has a first graded doping profile within the bottom region, and the second dopant has a second graded doping profile within the top region.

Abstract: Methods and systems for maintaining a distributed ledger and/or blockchain of transactions and/or events pertaining to autonomous vehicles and/or smart contracts are provided. One or more processors may monitor one or more sensors associated with an autonomous vehicle. Based upon the outputs of the sensors, a change in condition of the autonomous vehicle may be detected. The condition may relate to operation, or an operational state of the vehicle and/or a condition associated with a smart contract. The processors may generate a transaction describing the detected change in the condition of the vehicle. The transaction may be transmitted to an enforcement server. As a result, an up-to-date ledger of autonomous vehicle and/or smart contract transactions and/or events may be maintained.

Abstract: Methods and systems for maintaining a distributed ledger and/or blockchain of transactions and/or events pertaining to autonomous vehicles and/or smart contracts. An enforcement server may receive indications of transactions and/or events generated by one or more autonomous vehicles. The transactions and/or events may include information relating to a trigger condition and/or a decision condition associated with one or more smart contracts. The enforcement server may route the transaction to the appropriate smart contract to determine whether a trigger condition has been satisfied. When a trigger condition is satisfied, the enforcement server may automatically perform an action to enforce the smart contract and/or update the distributed ledger.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a virtual fitness application are disclosed. Embodiments may be built for various platforms, including web browsers and mobile phones. One embodiment uses pose estimation to count the repetitive motions of a fitness activity (e.g., running). In one embodiment, to count the repetitive motions, a repetitive motion counting process is used that is based on computing differences of Y-coordinates of key points of the user. The repetitive motion counting process includes selecting a proper pose of the user; computing one or more delta values (corresponding to Y-coordinate changes of the key points); and counting a given user movement as a repetitive motion based on a function (e.g., average) of the delta values. One embodiment uses the pose estimation and repetitive motion count results to provide a gamified experience, for example, a leaderboard, a stats report, instant visual feedback, badges, coins, and a social experience.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an in situ thermally-curable electrolyte. The thermally-curable electrolyte is cured from the thermally-curable electrolyte precursor solution including a first crosslinking agent, a second crosslinking agent, an initiator, an electrolyte solvent, an electrolyte salt, one or more electrolyte additives, and one or more monomers or a monomer polymerization product. The viscosity of the thermally-curable electrolyte precursor solution is below 200 cps such that the thermally-curable electrolyte precursor solution is infiltrated within the separator and the pores inside the cathode and anode layers then cured to form porous separator and porous electrodes fully permeated with a solid electrolyte.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) package structure includes a chip, a redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a molding compound structure and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structure. The RDL structure is formed on the chip and electrically connected thereto. The molding compound layer is provided on outer surfaces of the chip and the RDL structure. The EMI shielding structure is provided on outer surfaces of the molding compound structure. The molding compound structure layer provided on outer surfaces of the chip and the RDL structure provide protection and reinforcement to multiple faces of the IC package structure; and the EMI shielding structure provided on outer surfaces of the molding compound structure provides EMI protection to multiple faces of the chip and the RDL structure. The IC package structure has upgraded structural strength, reliability and stability in use. A method of manufacturing the above IC package structure is also introduced.

Abstract: Organic coating compositions, particularly antireflective coating compositions for use with an overcoated photoresist, are provided that in a first aspect comprise a crosslinker component that comprises a structure of the following Formula (I):

Abstract: A method for supporting payment is provided. The method includes the steps of: acquiring information on at least one payment means associated with a user and payment information of the at least one payment means; and determining a payment means to recommend to the user at the time of payment by referring to the result of learning performed using learning data including feature information extracted from the information on the at least one payment means and the payment information of the at least one payment means to maximize cumulative benefits according to the user's payment pattern.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining the validity of an infrared signal of a remote-control device. An infrared signal comprising pulses representing data corresponding to a function of a controllable target device is received from a remote-control device. The received infrared signal is passed through a capacitor of the apparatus such that, for each pulse of the infrared signal, the capacitor is charged and subsequently discharged. The capacitor discharge time associated with each pulse of the infrared signal is measured by a processor of the apparatus to establish a discharge sequence. The processor of the apparatus compares the established discharge sequence with a plurality of pre-determined valid discharge patterns and determine the validity of the received infrared signal based on the outcome of the comparison of the established discharge sequence with the plurality of pre-determined discharge patterns.