Abstract: A method, device and non-transitory computer readable medium for presenting an afterimage are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes: determining a target object, wherein the target object is an image element, an afterimage of which is to be presented; obtaining a motion track of the target object; replicating the target object to obtain the preset number of replicated objects; arranging, according to the motion track of the target object, the target object and the replicated objects; setting transparencies of the replicated objects, wherein a transparency of a replicated object spaced from the target object by a first distance is larger than a transparency of a replicated object spaced from the target object by a second distance; and displaying, on the display device, the target object and the replicated objects with the set transparencies.

Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for controlling a vehicle. Power may be provided to a cut-off valve in fluid communication between an automated control (AC) valve and a shuttle valve. The cut-off valve may be configured to open in response to the power, causing fluid communication between the AC valve and the shuttle valve. A vehicle autonomy system may modulate the AC valve to control a level of pressurized air provided from a pressurized air reservoir to a foundation brake via the AC valve and the shuttle valve. In response to an automated disengage signal, the cut-off valve may close to prevent pressurized air from reaching the shuttle valve via the AC valve and permit pressurized air to reach the shuttle valve via a pedal valve.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for performing a touch operation in a mobile device, the method includes: activating a target operation mode when monitoring a first target operation in a first user interface; mapping a first touch operation event occurring in a first position to a second touch operation event occurring in a second position in the target operation mode; and reporting the second touch operation event occurring in the second position to the first user interface for performing a corresponding operation. By mapping position in an operable area, operation on an area inoperable with one hand of user is realized, avoiding click-help from another hand and improving simplicity and efficiency of touch operations. Since there is no need to perform transformation operations such as zooming on first user interface, user can operate directly, reducing probability of error due to position error after transformation.

Abstract: A method for handling image data of an electronic device includes an imaging device of the electronic device acquiring a plurality of images and continuing to acquire additional images after acquiring the plurality of images, and, while the additional images are continuously acquired by the imaging device, one or more processors of the electronic device storing first image data that correspond to the acquired plurality of images to a storage device of the electronic device, processing the plurality of images to generate second image data, and transmitting the second image data to a remote device. The second image data has a smaller data size than the first image data.

Abstract: A permanent magnet for a permanent magnet machine, a permanent magnet machine, a method for manufacturing a permanent magnet for a permanent magnet machine, and a method for manufacturing a permanent magnet machine is provided. The permanent magnet includes a base body, and at least one first fixing protrusion for fixing the base body to a rotor of the permanent magnet machine, wherein the first fixing protrusion extends from a first side of the base body, and wherein the base body and the at least one first fixing protrusion are formed integrally as one-piece.

Abstract: A method for using a hydrofluorocarbon etching compound selected from the group consisting of 2,2,2-Trifluoroethanamine (C2H4F3N), 1,1,2-Trifluoroethan-1-amine (Iso-C2H4F3N), 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropylamine (C3H4F5N), 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoro-2-Propanamine (Iso-C3H4F5N), 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoro-(2R)-2-Propanamine (Iso-2R—C3H4F5N) and 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoro-(2S)-2-Propanamine (Iso-2S—C3H4F5N), 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroisopropylamine (C3H3F6N) and 1,1,2,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-1-Propanamine (Iso-C3H3F6N) to selectively plasma etching silicon containing films, such as a dielectric antireflective coat (DARC) layer (e.g., SiON), alternating SiO/SiN layers, alternating SiO/p-Si layers, versus a photoresist layer and/or a hard mask layer (e.g., amorphous carbon layer), wherein the photoresist layer is reinforced and SiO/SiN and/or SiO/p-Si are etched non-selectively.

Abstract: A sensor assembly can include a housing that includes a view pane and a mounting feature configured to replace a trailer light of a cargo trailer of a semi-trailer truck. The sensor assembly can also include a lighting element mounted within the housing to selectively generate light, and a sensor mounted within the housing and having a field of view through the view pane. The sensor assembly can also include a communication interface configured to transmit sensor data from the sensor to a control system of the self-driving tractor.

Abstract: A light apparatus that includes a light assembly having a control module to control an operating mode of light sources in a light array, including control a sequence of light and an intensity of light emitted from each light source in the array. A housing assembly for the light assembly includes an inner housing having a first material layer defining a first faceted member to receive the light assembly and permit emission of light from the light sources therethrough, and an outer housing having a second material layer defining a second faceted member to receive the inner housing to refract and project the light emitted through the inner housing in a predetermined or random direction and predetermined or random pattern.

Abstract: A light apparatus that includes a light assembly having a control module to control an operating mode of light sources in a light array, including control a sequence of light and an intensity of light emitted from each light source in the array. A housing assembly for the light assembly includes an inner housing having a first material layer defining a first faceted member to receive the light assembly and permit emission of light from the light sources therethrough, and an outer housing having a second material layer defining a second faceted member to receive the inner housing to refract and project the light emitted through the inner housing in a predetermined or random direction and predetermined or random pattern.

Abstract: A control system of a self-driving tractor can access sensor data to determine a set of trailer configuration parameters of a cargo trailer coupled to the self-driving tractor. Based on the set of trailer configuration parameters, the control system can configure a motion planning model for autonomously controlling the acceleration, braking, and steering systems of the tractor.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a cleaning device and a clean method, the cleaning device includes a sweeping module and a washing module, the sweeping module includes a brush component and a steam generating component, the steam generating component and the brush component are arranged in sequence in the cleaning direction of the cleaning device; the washing module is configured to wash the parts to be cleaned, the washing module and the sweeping module are arranged in sequence in the cleaning direction of the cleaning device.

Abstract: Implementations described herein generally relate to an etching process for etching materials with high selectivity. In one implementation, a method of etching a gate material to form features in the gate material is provided. The method includes (a) exposing a cobalt mask layer to a fluorine-containing gas mixture in a first mode to form a passivation film on the cobalt mask layer. The cobalt mask layer exposes a portion of a gate material disposed on a substrate. The method further comprises (b) exposing the portion of the gate material to an etching gas mixture in a second mode to etch the portion of the gate material. The portion of the gate material is etched through openings defined in the cobalt mask layer and the portion of the gate material is etched at a greater rate than the cobalt mask layer having the passivation layer disposed thereon.

Abstract: A solar-powered, collapsible lantern that employs a frame assembly of an umbrella and which is movable between a collapsed, storage position and an expanded, deployed position. The solar-powered lantern includes a plurality of light sources supported by the frame assembly for illumination of the lantern and the surrounding environment when the lantern is manipulated from a collapsed, storage position to an expanded, deployed position. The solar-powered lantern may include a removable hook to suspend the lantern from a suspension point. The hook may be interchanged with a removable stake that is insertable into a support surface, to support or otherwise anchor the lantern on the support surface. The power source may include at least one solar panel configured for selective movement to permit adjustable orientation of the at least one solar panel relative to the sun.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and apparatus for starting a screen of a mobile device including a first screen and a second screen, the method including: detecting a screen starting operation; detecting and obtaining at least one of a first measurement parameter corresponding to the first screen, and a second measurement parameter corresponding to the second screen; determining a screen to be started, from the first screen and the second screen according to the detected at least one of the first measurement parameter and the second measurement parameter; and starting the determined screen. The embodiments of the disclosure enable the screen to be started adaptively to thereby avoid the user from operationally selecting the screen manually so as to improve the convenience in starting the screen.

Abstract: An extracellular matrix-modified decellularized nerve scaffold and use thereof are provided. The extracellular matrix-modified decellularized nerve scaffold is prepared from a natural porcine optic nerve. The scaffold has a plurality of longitudinal channels and a plurality of transversal foramina intercommunicated with the longitudinal channels, which have relatively uniform diameters and relatively even distributions in the scaffold. The extracellular matrix-modified decellularized optic nerve scaffold of the present invention changes the poor microenvironment of existing decellularized material that lacks cell growth factors and nutrients, supports seeded cells to form neural networks in vitro or in vivo, and enables the connection of ascending nerve fibers or descending nerve fibers of the injured spinal cord to their target cells after transplantation.

Abstract: Disclosure includes a method and apparatus for adjusting a photo-taking direction, including: starting a back camera of a mobile terminal, and entering a photo-taking mode; determining that the mobile terminal is in a horizontal posture, and starting a front camera of the mobile terminal to obtain a human face image of a user; extracting a corresponding first feature point, a corresponding second feature point, and a corresponding third feature point respectively from a first human face organ, a second human face organ, and a third human face organ in the human face image; and determining whether an imaging direction of an image obtained by the back camera agrees with a target photo-taking direction of the back camera, and adjusting the imaging direction of the image obtained by the back camera to the target photo-taking direction of the back camera in the event that they do not agree with each other.

Abstract: A method, device and non-transitory computer readable medium for presenting an afterimage are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes: determining a target object, wherein the target object is an image element, an afterimage of which is to be presented; obtaining a motion track of the target object; replicating the target object to obtain the preset number of replicated objects; arranging, according to the motion track of the target object, the target object and the replicated objects; setting transparencies of the replicated objects, wherein a transparency of a replicated object spaced from the target object by a first distance is larger than a transparency of a replicated object spaced from the target object by a second distance; and displaying, on the display device, the target object and the replicated objects with the set transparencies.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for performing a touch operation in a mobile device, the method includes: activating a target operation mode when monitoring a first target operation in a first user interface; mapping a first touch operation event occurring in a first position to a second touch operation event occurring in a second position in the target operation mode; and reporting the second touch operation event occurring in the second position to the first user interface for performing a corresponding operation. By mapping position in an operable area, operation on an area inoperable with one hand of user is realized, avoiding click-help from another hand and improving simplicity and efficiency of touch operations. Since there is no need to perform transformation operations such as zooming on first user interface, user can operate directly, reducing probability of error due to position error after transformation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer piezoelectric element which includes a plurality of piezoelectric layers with a thickness of 15 ?m to 100 ?m each; and internal electrodes interposed between the plurality of piezoelectric layers and laminated to alternately form an anode and a cathode.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide apparatus and methods for performing an etching process on a spacer layer with good profile control in multiple patterning processes. In one embodiment, a method for patterning a spacer layer during a multiple patterning process includes conformally forming a spacer layer on an outer surface of a patterned structure disposed on a substrate, wherein the patterned structure has having a first group of openings defined therebetween and etching the spacer layer disposed on the substrate while forming an oxidation layer on the spacer layer.