Abstract: A method for controlling a power conversion system includes: configuring a carrier period of the power modules, and configuring a phase shift of carrier waves of the adjacent power modules to be 2?/N; selecting M power modules to operate within the carrier period, where O?M?N, and providing a modulation wave to the power modules, an amplitude of the modulation wave being A/N of a carrier peak of the carrier waves; and comparing the value of the modulation wave with a value of the carrier wave of each of the power modules, respectively, wherein, when the value of the modulation wave is greater than the value of the carrier wave, the corresponding power module runs; when the value of the modulation wave is less than or equal to the value of the carrier wave, the corresponding power module stops.

Abstract: The application discloses a method and system for segmenting a lung image. The method may include obtaining a target image relating to a lung region. The target image may include a plurality of image slices. The method may also include segmenting the lung region from the target image, identifying an airway structure relating to the lung region, and identifying one or more fissures in the lung region. The method may further include determining one or more pulmonary lobes in the lung region.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to saturated or primed abrasive article constructions containing an anti-loading composition which significantly reduces loading, is coatable, is durable, and is relatively inexpensive to manufacture. In particular, the use of the anti-loading compositions of the present disclosure as a size coat at least reduces if not eliminates the need for a supersize coat, while offering comparable if not superior performance and durability. The abrasive article further includes an anti-loading size layer comprising a size coat binder and wax at least partially disposed on the abrasive layer.

Abstract: A device for automatically removing margins of rubber sealing rings in high-precision includes a vibrating plate, an installation platform, a motor assembly and a core rod, wherein the motor assembly is arranged on the lower part of the installation platform, the core rod is arranged above the motor assembly, the core rod is a metal rod, the top of which is tapered, a clamping apparatus, an auxiliary apparatus and a margin-removing apparatus are arranged beside the core rod, a product-conveying belt and a buffer conveyor belt are arranged on the installation platform, one side of the core rod far away from the product-collecting box is further provided with an air-pumping apparatus and an air-blowing apparatus. A method for automatically removing margins of rubber sealing rings in high-precision includes: automatically positioning, removing outer margins, removing inner margins step-by-step and automatically collecting.

Abstract: Coherent optical communications technology for recovery of 1D and 2D formatted optical signals. For example, 1D or 2D formatted signals that travel through fiber optic media may be recovered by separating the light into X- and Y-polarization components, rotating one polarization component (e.g., Y-component) into the polarization space of the other component (e.g., Y-component into the X-polarization space), delaying the rotated component enough to avoid destructive interference and combining the delayed component with the undelayed component to form a folded optical signal, which may then be processed as a X-polarized signal.

Abstract: Articles, such as garments, including films comprising dried aqueous polyurethane dispersions are disclosed, whereby the garment has an altered stress which is exhibited during wear of the garment and/or has one or more sections of waterproof or water-resilient fabric. The film may be bonded to the fabric of the article to provide a fabric or film laminate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an abrasive article construction containing an anti-loading composition which significantly reduces loading, is coatable, is durable, and is relatively inexpensive to manufacture. In particular, the use of the anti-loading compositions of the present disclosure as a size coat at least reduces if not eliminates the need for a supersize coat, while offering comparable if not superior performance and durability. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an abrasive article including a backing with a first major surface and an opposing second major surface, an abrasive layer bonded to at least a portion of the first major surface, with the abrasive layer comprising abrasive particles retained in a make coat. The abrasive article further includes an anti-loading size layer comprising a size coat binder and wax at least partially disposed on the abrasive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are an alumina-based heterojunction material with abundant oxygen vacancies and a preparation method thereof. The heterojunction material is composed of alumina with abundant oxygen vacancies and bismuth-rich bismuth oxychloride. The method includes mixing aluminum nitrate nonahydrate, bismuth nitrate pentahydrate, an ammonium salt and urea, each in certain amount, under stirring to obtain a mixture B, placing the mixture B in a muffle furnace, heating the mixture B and continuing the stirring to gradually melt the mixture B to form an ionic liquid B; and subjecting the ionic liquid B to a spontaneous combustion reaction in the muffle furnace to obtain a product B, and cooling the product B to room temperature to obtain the alumina-based heterojunction material with abundant oxygen vacancies.

Abstract: A water quality monitoring device and a monitoring method thereof are provided. The water quality monitoring device includes a water tank, a first and a second optical detection devices and a control circuit. The water tank has an accommodating space to carry a liquid. The first optical detection device provides a first light to detect and obtain a first reference light intensity, a first scattered light intensity, and a first penetrating light intensity. The second optical detection device provides a second light to detect and obtain a second reference light intensity, a second scattered light intensity, and a second penetrating light intensity. The control circuit calculates a water quality detection value of the liquid based on the first reference light intensity, the first scattered light intensity, the first penetrating light intensity, the second reference light intensity, the second scattered light intensity, and the second penetrating light intensity.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package and a system including the integrated circuit package as well as a process for assembling the integrated circuit package are provided to improve integrated circuit power delivery. The integrated circuit package includes a first die having a plurality of pads formed in the first die and exposed on a top surface of the first die, at least one post on the first die, and a substrate including one or more redistribution layers. Each post in the at least one post spans at least two pads on the first die utilized for power distribution, and the first die is connected to the substrate via the at least one post.

Abstract: Coherent optical communications technology for recovery of 1D and 2D formatted optical signals. For example, 1D or 2D formatted signals that travel through fiber optic media may be recovered by separating the light into X- and Y-polarization components, rotating one polarization component (e.g., Y-component) into the polarization space of the other component (e.g., Y-component into the X-polarization space), delaying the rotated component enough to avoid destructive interference and combining the delayed component with the undelayed component to form a folded optical signal, which may then be processed as a X-polarized signal.

Abstract: A chiller system for a refrigerated space can include a chiller refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant loop for a chiller refrigerant to flow, a compressor, an evaporator, expansion device, and a condenser. The chiller can be positioned directly underneath the refrigerated space to provide cooled air directly to the refrigerated space without ducting. The chiller system can include a condensate path configured to receive condensate from the refrigerated space and to cool the chiller refrigerant in the chiller refrigeration system using the condensate.

Abstract: A waterproof button structure includes a housing, a cover plate, and a waterproof partition. The housing includes a button switch. The cover plate covers the button switch. The cover plate includes a pressable button. The button switch is in one-to-one correspondence with the button. The waterproof partition is located between the housing and the cover plate. A waterproof film of the waterproof partition is adjacent to the cover plate. A waterproof foam of the waterproof partition is adjacent to the housing. When the button is pressed, the button is abutted by the waterproof film, and the button switch is activated.

Abstract: A device and method for evaluating long-term operation of a transformer oil pump. An inlet of an oil pump is connected to an outlet of an oil tank through an oil pipe, and an outlet of the oil pump is connected to an inlet of the oil tank through an oil pipe. A pressure gauge is provided on the oil pipe to the inlet and the outlet of the oil pump, respectively. An ultra-high-frequency (UHF) sensor is provided on an inner wall of an oil pipe close to the oil pump. A pressure difference between the oil pipes to the inlet and to the outlet of the oil pump is monitored. A three-phase unbalanced current of a stator winding is monitored. The vibration of the oil pump is monitored. The rotor-to-stator rub is monitored. Based on the above inspection, a long-term health status of the oil pump is determined.

Abstract: The application discloses a resonant converter and a method for controlling the same. The resonant converter includes: a resonant tank, a first circuit electrically connected to a first end of the resonant tank, and a second circuit electrically connected to a second end of the resonant tank; the first circuit including at least one primary switch, the second circuit including at least one controllable switch, and controlling the at least one controllable switch according to a secondary initial switching frequency, such that the second circuit outputs power, adjusting a secondary switching frequency of the at least one controllable switch according to the secondary initial switching frequency and a signal reflecting the power of the second circuit, such that the secondary switching frequency of the second circuit follows a primary switching frequency of the first circuit.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically generating a care record are provided, which are suitable for a baby bed cover. The system includes an image capturing device and a processor. The image capturing device captures a real-time image of a baby in the baby bed. The processor is configured to receive the real-time image and detects whether an abnormal event occurs in the real-time image. The processor detects an opening time and a closing time of the bed cover to obtain a start and end time of a care operation. The processor recognizes an abnormal event type according to the abnormal event, selects a care record template according to the abnormal event type, and generates a care record according to an occurrence time of the abnormal event, the abnormal event type, the start and end time of the care operation, and the care record template.

Abstract: The application provides a cascade system distributed control method and device. The method including: taking an output of a closed-loop control for regulating an AC current of the power module as a reference value of a bridge arm voltage; according to the reference value of the bridge arm voltage to obtain an amplitude of the bridge arm voltage, taking the amplitude of the bridge arm voltage as a feedback signal, and after closed-loop control and regulation together with the AC current of the power module, adjusting the reference value of the bridge arm voltage; and controlling the bridge arm voltage according to the reference value of the bridge arm voltage, wherein in at least one working mode of the cascade system, a change of parameters reflecting an active current has a monotonic relation with a change of the amplitude of the bridge arm voltage.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a robotic arm includes: a base; at least one link secured to the base; a gripper secured to the at least one link, wherein: the gripper comprises a finger, the gripper is configured to secure a wafer while the at least one link is in motion, and the gripper is configured to release the wafer while the at least one link is stopped, a sensor disposed on the finger, the sensor configured to collect sensor data characterizing the robotic arm's interaction with a semiconductor processing chamber while the wafer is secured using the finger.