Abstract: The present invention discloses a natural light homogenization lighting device and method based on free-form surface and sawtooth grating, and the device can be used as lighting curtains, indoor shutters, window glasses and the like. The device includes a front surface and a rear surface in an array form, the first surface is a free-form surface array, the second surface is a sawtooth surface array, and the free-form surface array is used for collecting outdoor natural light, and transmitting to the sawtooth surface array through the intermediate medium made of the same material between the two surfaces; and the sawtooth surface array is used for deflecting the incident natural light to the indoor space after being refracted by an inclined surface. The present invention can efficiently collect the natural light incident into the window, disperse the light evenly to all directions indoors, homogenize the indoor lighting, and effectively protect the indoor privacy.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present application are a method for channel searching and a display apparatus. The method can include: in response to a channel search instruction, obtaining a frequency of a channel to be searched in a first list of frequencies, and performing channel search to obtain a first-type broadcast channel; skipping one or more frequencies corresponding to the first-type broadcast channel, and performing channel search based on remaining frequencies in the first list of frequencies to obtain a second-type broadcast channel.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application provide a coil alignment method and a charging system.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing chondroitin sulfate oligosaccharides are provided. Enzymatic schematic approaches to synthesizing structurally defined homogenous chondroitin sulfate oligosaccharides at high yields are provided. Synthetic chondroitin sulfate oligosaccharides ranging from 3-mers to 15-mers are provided.

Abstract: A combined platform for testing fireproof materials for cables includes a main frame for providing operating space; an air circulation system including a fresh air supply unit for supplying fresh air into the operating space and an exhaust gas treatment unit for treating the gas in the operating space under set conditions; an open flame system for providing an open flame for testing cables; a water circulation system for supplying water at least to the exhaust gas treatment unit and the operating space; and a control system for collecting at least the temperature and gas concentration in the operating space, and performing process control based on the collected results. The actual working conditions of scenarios such as fire-resistant cable tunnels and fire-resistant cable trenches can be simulated, and multiple tests such as combustion performance test and physical and chemical performance test can be carried out under various working conditions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for defending against volumetric attacks, implemented in a cloud-based system. Embodiments include steps of, monitoring flows and a rate of requests to a Data Center (DC); receiving a request from an address to the DC, the request being for a service in a cloud-based system; determining if the address has been successfully authenticated within a past predetermined time period; responsive to the address not having been successfully authenticated within the past time period, and one of (i) the rate of requests being above a threshold or (ii) the number of flows being above a threshold, placing the address in a penalty box for a predetermined amount of time; and blocking requests from the address in the penalty box for the predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a water-soluble realgar solid dispersion in the preparation of an erythroid differentiation inducer for bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells and/or bone marrow hematopoietic progenitor cells. The water-soluble realgar solid dispersion is prepared from raw materials comprising 1 part by weight of realgar, 1-20 parts by weight of a polymer, and 0-5 parts by weight of a surfactant. The water-soluble realgar solid dispersion can induce bone marrow hematopoietic stem and/or progenitor cells to be differentiated into red blood cells, promote the accumulation of red blood cells in bone marrow cells, effectively alleviate the decrease in the number of red blood cells caused by the suppression of the erythroid differentiation of bone marrow hematopoietic stem and/or progenitor cells, improve anemia caused by hematopoietic failure, and protect bone marrow cells from the killing effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to engineering machinery and a dynamic anti-collision method, device, and system for operation space thereof. The dynamic anti-collision method for operation space includes: receiving obstacle information of an obstacle around a boom of engineering machinery and boom motion information of the engineering machinery; determining obstacle coordinates according to the obstacle information and the boom motion information; deciding whether the obstacle coordinates are located in a predetermined early warning area or not; and indicating an execution device to send out collision warning information in case where the obstacle coordinates are located in the predetermined early warning area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Compounds of Formula I and Ia and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2, X, A and B are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one compound of Formula I or Ia, and methods of using the compounds of Formula I or Ia for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a seat misuse alarm device (100). The seat misuse alarm device (100) includes a base (1), a seat (2), an alarm mechanism (3), and a switch triggering device (4). The seat (2) has a forward facing position and a rearward facing position relative the base (1). The alarm mechanism (3) has a switch (31). The switch triggering device (4) triggers the switch (31) to close for making the alarm mechanism (3) send out an alarm when the seat (2) is located at the forward facing position relative to the base (1).

Abstract: The present application discloses a class of guaianolide sesquiterpene lactone derivatives and pharmaceutical use thereof. The guaianolide sesquiterpene lactone derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is shown as general formula I. In the present application, a class of novel guaianolide sesquiterpene lactone derivatives are found by structural optimization with abundant natural ingredients such as parthenolide and dehydrocostus lactone as raw materials, which derivatives have good inhibitory activity on the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, and the chemical stability, water solubility and oral bioavailability of which are significantly improved, and it is verified by experiments that the derivatives have inhibitory effects on the activity of the NLRP3 inflammasome and have potential pharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled to the optic via a frame surrounding the optic, the closed-loop haptic structure including a closed loop extending from first and second attachment points to the frame. The closed loop includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge has a first section having a first component extending in a first angular direction, a second section having a second component extending in a second angular direction opposite to the first angular direction, and a first connecting section between the first section and the second section. The second hinge has a third section having a third component extending in the second angular direction, a fourth section having a fourth component extending in the first angular direction, the fourth section being connected to the second section to form the closed loop.

Abstract: A battery module, a battery pack, and a vehicle are provided. The battery module includes a battery body, an end plate, and a cover body. The battery body includes multiple battery cells. The multiple battery cells are arranged side by side. The end plate is arranged on an end portion of the battery body. According to the battery module, the end plate is arranged on the end portion of the battery body, the end plate is provided with a first exhaust channel therein, the cover body is engaged with multiple pressure relief valves to form a second exhaust channel, and the second exhaust channel is in communication with the first exhaust channel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a polymer-functionalized particle for using in isolating and extracting solutes, such as rare earth metals, lithium, and the like. The polymer-functionalized particles exhibit strong resistance to agglomeration and degradation even in high ionic strength and/or temperature environments. A post-particle synthesis method for making the polymer-functionalized particle is disclosed, along with a magnetic separation device and that can be used in system embodiments to facilitate use and regeneration of the polymer-functionalized particles in solute extraction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a trench field-effect transistor includes forming an epitaxial layer on a substrate; forming a trench in the epitaxial layer, forming a first insulating layer and a shielding conductor in the trench, where the first insulating layer surrounds the shielding conductor and partially fills the trench; forming a dielectric layer on the epitaxial layer, the first insulating layer, and a side wall of the trench; etching a part of the dielectric layer to form a dielectric region, where the dielectric region is located on the first insulating layer and the side wall of the trench; and forming a second insulating layer and a gate conductor in the trench, where the second insulating layer surrounds the gate conductor, fills the trench, and extends to the surface of the epitaxial layer.

Abstract: Provided are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media for processing biosensor information to produce multi-dimensional images of facial movement, produce multi-dimensional images of expressions of a human user, perform biosensor-based user identification, perform biosensor-based user authentication, and combinations thereof. Other methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to urea compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: A child safety seat is provided and includes a seat body, a driving portion and a detection mechanism. The driving portion is rotatably connected to the seat body. The detection mechanism includes a detector and a trigger mechanism. The detector is in a non-working state when the trigger mechanism is in an open state. The detector is in a working state when the trigger mechanism is in a closed state. The driving portion is rotatably operated to switch the trigger mechanism from the open state to the closed state, so as to switch the detector to the working state. The child safety seat can prevent a dangerous scenario where a child is left in a car.