Abstract: The present invention discloses an integrated platform of dual-mode switching dry fruit detection and screening and a working method thereof. The platform comprises a frame body, a left detection picking mechanism, a right detection picking mechanism, a left screening leaf collecting fruit mechanism, a right screening leaf collecting fruit mechanism, a conveying mechanism, and a fruit collecting box. According to the present invention, a “phenotype monitoring-comb harvesting” dual-mode collaborative architecture is adopted, and automatic detection of fruit ripeness is achieved via left and right detection picking mechanisms; non-destructive and precise separation of fruit is achieved via a flexible comb brush technique and a dynamic mode switching mechanism; the height and inclination angle of fruit collecting are adaptively adjusted via an umbrella-type electric telescopic rod, thereby effectively avoiding the hybrid of fruit and leaves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic history matching system for an oil reservoir based on transfer learning, comprising a data reading module, a population reinitializing module, an optimization module, a simulated calculation module, a comparative judgment module and an output module, wherein the data reading module reads an optimized result of an existing oil reservoir, outputs the optimized result to the population reinitializing module, obtains an initial population of a new oil reservoir by calculation and outputs the initial population to the optimization module.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an application of an ammonium ion-containing halogen compound in solid-state refrigeration and a novel efficient solid-state refrigeration method driven by a pressure. The ammonium ion-containing halogen compound is characterized in that phase change can be induced with only a small pressure, resulting in a huge barocaloric effect, and the unit pressure thereof drives the phase-change temperature displacement as high as 0.81 Kmin?1. Ammonium iodide produces 89.07 J kg?1K?1 isothermal entropy change under a pressure of 20 MPa; and the use of this material for a refrigeration cycle is far superior to other material systems having a barocaloric effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems, and methods for performing biological and chemical assays.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for imaging: a side-view of a object on a surface, a Contact Angle of a liquid object, the color of an object, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A process for producing hydrogen from feedstocks containing hydrogen and carbon includes contacting a hydrocarbon feedstock with a reactant containing a halogen in a reactor to produce hydrogen, hydrogen halide, and a solid product that includes carbon, regenerating the halogen from the hydrogen halide; and separating the hydrogen as a product.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems, and methods for rapid and easy-to-use in sample thermal cycling or temperature changes for the facilitation of reactions such as but not limited to PCR.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention is related to devices and methods for improving optical analysis of a thin layer of a sample sandwiched between containing between two plates.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is to provide the device and methods for performing an assay that uses the multiplexing of sample thicknesses on the same plate. The sample thickness multiplexing can offer many information that is unavailable in using a single sample thickness.

Abstract: A multi-mode illumination system, including: a first illumination module; a second illumination module; and a third illumination module, as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device and method of using the device for performing biological and chemical assays that require an easy sample manipulation and/or a rapid change or a rapid thermal cycling of a sample temperature (e.g., Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for amplifying nucleic acids). The device includes a first plate, a second plate, a plurality of spacers, and at least one clamp. The method includes obtaining the device, depositing a sample onto a sample contact area of at least one of the first and second plates of the device in an open configuration, closing the two plates into a closed configuration and placing the clamp in the active mode, and rapidly changing the temperature of the sample portion encircled by rings.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for analyzing an analyte, such as white blood cells in liquid samples.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for imaging: a side-view of a object on a surface, a Contact Angle of a liquid object, the color of an object, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A microscopy imaging system and methods for improving an assaying of a sample is disclosed.

Abstract: Carbon precursors for use in fabricating carbon supports with a graphitic structure. The carbon precursor may include defective amorphous carbon spheres having a mass loss percentage compared to defect-free amorphous carbon spheres. The defective amorphous carbon spheres are capable of forming a single-layer graphitic structure for use as the carbon support. The carbon graphitic structure precursor may include amorphous carbon nanoclusters having a nominal nanocluster diameter of less than 3 nanometers. The amorphous carbon nanoclusters are capable of forming a single-layer graphitic structure for use as the carbon support.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention is related to devices and methods for improving optical analysis of a thin layer of a sample sandwiched between containing between two plates.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems, and methods for rapid and easy-to-use in sample thermal cycling or temperature changes for the facilitation of reactions such as but not limited to PCR.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is to provide the device and methods for performing an assay that uses the multiplexing of sample thicknesses on the same plate. The sample thickness multiplexing can offer many information that is unavailable in using a single sample thickness.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention is related to devices and methods for improving optical analysis of a thin layer of a sample sandwiched between two plates.

Abstract: A multi-mode illumination system, including: a first illumination module; a second illumination module; and a third illumination module, as disclosed herein.