Abstract: Disclosed is a processor which includes a camera image feature extractor that extracts a camera image feature based on a camera image, a LIDAR image feature extractor that extracts a LIDAR image feature based on a LIDAR image, a sampling unit that performs a sampling operation based on the camera image feature and the LIDAR image feature and generates a sampled LIDAR image feature, a fusion unit that fuses the camera image feature and the sampled LIDAR image feature and generates a fusion map, and a decoding unit that decodes the fusion map and generates a depth map. The sampling operation includes back-projecting a pixel location of the camera image feature on a camera coordinate system to generate a back-projection point, and projecting the back-projection point on a plane of the LIDAR image to calculate sampling coordinates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer and a method of preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer using the same, and provides the composition giving excellent productivity for preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer includes while maintaining excellent foaming and viscosity properties of a plastisol including the prepared vinyl chloride-based polymer, by including a pH regulator composed of a carbonate-based metal salt, and a transition metal catalyst in the composition, and controlling an amount of the transition metal catalyst, and controlling an amount of a reducing agent such that a trace amount or none of the reducing agent is included, and the method of preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer, the method including a step of injecting an ionizable normal salt and polymerizing a vinyl chloride monomer in the presence of one or more emulsifiers and a polymerization initiator, wherein the ionizable normal salt includes a carbonate metal salt or a sulfite metal salt, and the ionizable normal salt is continuously injected in an amount of 70 to 1200 ppm based on the total weight of the vinyl chloride monomer when a polymerization conversion rate is in a range of 0% to 20%. The method capable of preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer suitable as an eco-friendly material, while not affecting the rate of polymerization reaction and decreasing the generation amount of total volatile organic compounds by controlling the injection time, injection amount and kind of the ionizable normal salt, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of a stress disease and depression, the pharmaceutical composition be safely useable without toxicity and side effects by using an extract of leaves of Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb., which is natural resource of Korea, so that the reduction of manufacturing and production costs and the import substitution and export effects can be expected through the replacement of a raw material for preparation with a plant inhabiting in nature.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically opening and closing a trunk lid includes a drum member connected to a first cable and rotatably coupled to a drum bracket fastened to a hinge arm, a power latch cinching actuator including an output gear configured to be rotated by a motor embedded in a housing, and an elastic spring having a first end coupled to the drum member and a second end configured to be coupled to the trunk lid, wherein the first cable is coupled to the output gear and is configured to rotate the drum member in a first direction when the output gear is rotated.

Abstract: An orbit transition apparatus that transitions an orbit of a payload in outer space includes a rotating body, an adapter disposed on a center part of the rotating body for docking a payload, a launch module disposed outside of the rotating body for launching the payload, and a thruster for rotating the rotating body. The launch module may launch the payload to a target orbit.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a stimulus-responsive dynamic meta-holographic device. According to an aspect of the disclosure, a stimulus-responsive dynamic meta-holographic device can be provided, which includes a metasurface in which a plurality of nanostructures are provided; wherein in the metasurface is provided a liquid crystal layer comprising a plurality of cells that may be altered in arrangements by outer stimulus, wherein the liquid crystal layer, is configured to alter the polarization state of the transmitted beam penetrating the liquid crystal layer as the arrangements of the cells are altered by outer stimulus.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for laser processing of a ceramic electrolyte material. The system may include a controller, a laser responsive to the controller for generating a beam, and a beam forming subsystem. The beam forming subsystem controls a parameter of the beam generated by the laser. The beam forming subsystem further controls the beam to provide a laser fluence sufficient to produce densification of the ceramic electrolyte material.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to compositions and methods for reding inflammation and/or inhibiting bone loss (e.g., bone loss induced by inflammation). In some embodiments, the disclosure provides isolated nucleic acids and expression constructs (e.g., rAAVs, etc.) that encode one or more of the following transgenes: inhibitory nucleic acids targeting Schnurri 3 (SHN3), inhibitory nucleic acids targeting Cathepsin K (CTSK), inhibitory nucleic acids targeting sclerostin (SOST), inhibitory nucleic acids targeting receptor activator of NF-?? (RANK), inhibitory nucleic acids targeting receptor activator of NF-?? ligand (RANKL), soluble TNF-? Receptor 2 (sTNFR2), and soluble IL-1 Receptor Antagonist (sIL1R?). In some embodiments, compositions described by the disclosure are useful for treating diseases associated with inflammation, for example rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) in a subject. In some aspects, the disclosure provides isolated nucleic acids, and vectors such as rAAV vectors, configured to express transgenes that inhibit (e.g., decrease) expression of mutated AVCR1 gene in muscle cells or connective tissues.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates a method for forming a second material from a first material. The method involves providing a first material having a surface, and irradiating the surface with a heating beam. The surface is also exposed to a flow of reactant while the surface is being heated with the heating beam. This transforms at least a portion of the surface into a second, transformed material different from the first material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system performing a method for detecting intersection traffic light information including a traffic light detection module including an image sensor for generating first signal data based on traffic light image data in which a traffic light is included, a communication module that receives second signal data for communication with a surrounding object and an external device, an object information collection module that collects dynamic data of the surrounding object, and a signal information inference module that infers third signal data based on the dynamic data. The dynamic data of the surrounding object includes at least one information of whether the surrounding object moves, a moving direction of the surrounding object, and whether the surrounding object accelerates or decelerates. Each of the signal data includes pieces of information about a type of the traffic light and a signal direction of the traffic light.

Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) in a subject. In some aspects, the disclosure provides isolated nucleic acids, and vectors such as rAAV vectors, configured to express transgenes that inhibit (e.g., decrease) expression of mutated AVCR1 gene in muscle cells or connective tissues.

Abstract: An optical inspection system for detecting sub-micron features on a sample component. The system may have a controller, a camera responsive to the controller for capturing images, an objective lens able to capture submicron scale features on the sample component, and a pulsed light source. The pulsed light source may be used to generate light pulses. The camera may be controlled to acquire images, using the objective lens, only while the pulsed light source is providing light pulses illuminating a portion of the sample component. Relative movement between the sample component and the objective lens is provided to enable at least one of a desired subportion or an entirety of the sample component to be scanned with the camera.

Abstract: A device for removing foreign matter in an ice maker is configured to prevent foreign matter from accumulating on the bottom of a float by changing the structure of the bottom of the float. The device includes a level sensor sensing a water level using a float moving up and down, depending on a height of water supplied in a water tank and a connection pipe forming a channel for water flow between the water pump and the level sensor by being connected to the level sensor, and having an inclined surface inclined downward toward an entrance of the channel under the float.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for deidentifying a driver image dataset. The method includes generating a combination dataset having a preset size based on a driver image dataset, extracting face shape information from each of pieces of driver image data forming the driver image dataset, and generating a deidentified dataset using the combination dataset and the face shape information.

Abstract: The autonomous driving device including a communication circuit configured to communicate with an unmanned aerial vehicle, a plurality of sensors disposed in the autonomous vehicle to monitor all directions of the autonomous vehicle, and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: control the unmanned aerial vehicle to hover at each of a plurality of waypoints of a designated flight path by controlling a relative position of the unmanned aerial vehicle through the communication circuit, change a posture angle of the unmanned aerial vehicle to a plurality of posture angles corresponding to the waypoints of the flight path, generate a plurality of images including the checkerboard and corresponding to the plurality of waypoints and the plurality of posture angles through the plurality of sensors, and calibrate the plurality of sensors on the basis of a relationship between matching points of the plurality of images.

Abstract: An integrated circuit test apparatus includes: a first test unit configured to output a current for a built-in self test (BIST) progress state for each internal circuit of an integrated circuit in a BIST test mode and to determine whether each internal circuit operates normally in a wake-up mode of the integrated circuit; and a first determination module configured to determine whether each internal circuit is in a stuck state based on a change detected by the first test unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an autonomous driving method for avoiding a stopped vehicle and an apparatus for the same. The autonomous driving method for avoiding a stopped vehicle is performed by an autonomous driving control apparatus provided in an autonomous vehicle, and includes obtaining taillight recognition information for a stopped vehicle identified ahead of the autonomous vehicle, determining whether the stopped vehicle is to be avoided in consideration of the taillight recognition information, when it is determined that the stopped vehicle is to be avoided, setting an avoidance method in consideration of whether lane returning is to be performed, which is determined based on an autonomous driving task, and setting an avoidance time point corresponding to the avoidance method and controlling the autonomous vehicle to avoid the stopped vehicle by traveling along an avoidance path generated in conformity with the avoidance time point.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for forming a graded index (GRIN) on a substrate. In one implementation the method may involve applying a metal layer to the substrate. A fluence profile of optical energy applied to the metal layer may be controlled to substantially ablate the metal layer to create a vaporized metal layer. The fluence profile may be further controlled to control a size of metal nanoparticles created from the vaporized metal layer as the vaporized metal layer condenses and forms metal nanoparticles, the metal nanoparticles being deposited back on the substrate to form a GRIN surface on the substrate.