Abstract: A mounting base of a ceiling fan has a mounting disc, a fitting sleeve, and a positioning unit. The mounting disc has a through hole. The fitting sleeve is mounted in the through hole and has a hanging block located on an end of the fitting sleeve. The fitting sleeve is hung on the mounting disc via the hanging block. An accommodating space is formed through the fitting sleeve and is adapted to accommodate a hanging rod. The positioning unit is mounted in the accommodating space and is capable of engaging with the hanging rod. The positioning unit has a bending edge. The positioning unit is hung on the fitting sleeve via the bending edge. The mounting base has a simplified assembling process and a great stability in mounting structure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of performing circulating tumor cell (CTC) analysis. In general, the method includes flowing a sample through a CTC microfluidic platform, deforming a CTC within the sample, measuring CTC deformation through an imprint of the deformed CTC, processing data related to the measuring, and at least one of identifying or characterizing parameters related to the data that enables at least one of detection of CTCs, enumeration of CTCs in the sample, characterization of biophysical properties, CTC cell size, CTC cell membrane deformability, stresses on CTC cell membranes, adhesion stress on CTC cells, normal stress of CTC cells, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the flowing includes passing the sample through at least one channel of the CTC microfluidic platform having a constricted section.

Abstract: A data transmission method, implemented by a network device, includes sending a probe packet to a log server, determining whether the log server can receive a packet responsive to whether the network device receives a probe response packet from the log server, and sending a log packet to the log server when the log server can receive a packet. The log packet includes a correspondence between a public Internet Protocol (IP) address and a private IP address.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microfluidic channel composition configured for establishing a liquid-liquid interface and a microfluidic platform comprising the microfluidic channel composition. More particularly, the present disclosure includes a microfluidic platform for analyzing oil-aqueous interface interactions and methods utilizing the platform, for instance to evaluate environmental settings where oil may be present.

Abstract: A vehicle safety system includes a controller in communication with at least one of an imaging system and a ranging system. At least one of the imaging system and the ranging system being arranged to monitor a distance and a speed of a forward vehicle and at least one of an incoming vehicle and a vehicle relative to a host vehicle. The controller is programmed to output for display a time left to pass the forward vehicle based on the distance and the speed of the forward vehicle and the incoming vehicle, responsive to indicia of an impending host vehicle maneuver.

Abstract: The disclosure describes various embodiments for online system-level validation of sensor synchronization. According to an embodiment, an exemplary method of analyzing sensor synchronization in an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) include the operations of acquiring raw sensor data from a first sensor and a second sensor mounted on the ADV, the raw sensor data describing a target object in a surrounding environment of the ADV; and generating an accuracy map based on the raw sensor data in view of timestamps extracted from the raw sensor data. The method further includes the operations of generating a first bounding box and a second bounding box around the target object using the raw sensor data; and performing an analysis of the first and second bounding boxes and the accuracy map using a predetermined algorithm in view of one or more pre-configured sensor settings to determine whether the first sensor and the second sensor are synchronized with each other.

Abstract: A data transmission method, implemented by a network device, includes sending a probe packet to a log server, determining whether the log server can receive a packet responsive to whether the network device receives a probe response packet from the log server, and sending a log packet to the log server when the log server can receive a packet. The log packet includes a correspondence between a public Internet Protocol (IP) address and a private IP address.

Abstract: Embodiments for assisting steering of a vehicle responsive to detecting an object in a proximity of a vehicle are described. Embodiments described include: receiving an image of a lane indicator corresponding to a lane of travel of the vehicle from an image capturing device; determining, based on the image, reference values corresponding to a position of the lane indicator relative to the vehicle; associating each of the reference values to values used to locate a point within a reference frame related to a direction the vehicle is traveling; receiving position information of an object in an environment external to the vehicle from a radar sensor; determining, based on the values and the position information, an assigned lane of the object; detecting an impending change of the lane of travel of the vehicle to the assigned lane of the object; generating a steering control value based on the impending change.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a first test pad and a plurality of second test pads. The first test pad includes a central portion and a plurality of peripheral portions. The plurality of peripheral portions are disposed adjacent to edges of the central portion. The plurality of peripheral portions are not in contact with each other and with the central portion. The first test pad has a plurality of detection directions, and at least one of the plurality of peripheral portions is disposed in one of the plurality of detection directions. Each of the plurality of second test pads is electrically connected to one of the plurality of peripheral portions through a first connection trace.

Abstract: Technical solutions described herein include a steering system that includes a motor that generates assist torque, and a controller that generates a motor torque command for controlling an amount of the assist torque generated by the motor. The steering system further includes a remote object assist module that computes a steering intervention based on a proximity of a vehicle from a detected object. The controller changes the motor torque command using the steering intervention.

Abstract: The disclosure describes various embodiments for online system-level validation of sensor synchronization. According to an embodiment, an exemplary method of analyzing sensor synchronization in an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) include the operations of acquiring raw sensor data from a first sensor and a second sensor mounted on the ADV, the raw sensor data describing a target object in a surrounding environment of the ADV; and generating an accuracy map based on the raw sensor data in view of timestamps extracted from the raw sensor data. The method further includes the operations of generating a first bounding box and a second bounding box around the target object using the raw sensor data; and performing an analysis of the first and second bounding boxes and the accuracy map using a predetermined algorithm in view of one or more pre-configured sensor settings to determine whether the first sensor and the second sensor are synchronized with each other.

Abstract: A steering system includes a motor, and a processor configured to perform a method. The method includes computing, by a processor, a predicted steering angle at a future time step. The method further includes determining, by the processor, a predicted vehicle-position at the future time step based on the predicted steering angle. The method further includes detecting, by the processor, a proximity to an object at the future time step based on predicted vehicle-position. The method further includes generating, by the processor, an intervention signal in response to the proximity being below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a device having a substrate, a first polymeric layer, a second polymeric layer, a metallic layer, and a third polymeric layer. In some embodiments, the metallic layer is between the second polymeric layer and the third polymeric layer. In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a method of forming a metallic film. In some embodiments, the method includes depositing a first polymeric layer on a substrate, depositing a second polymeric layer on the first polymeric layer, depositing a metallic layer on the second polymeric layer, and depositing a third polymeric layer on the metallic layer. In some embodiments, the metallic layer is between the second polymeric layer and the third polymeric layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optimized in vivo delivery system with endosomolytic agents for nucleic acid of therapeutic interest conjugated to molecules facilitating endocytosis, in particular for use in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A collision avoidance system for a vehicle includes at least one sensing device for detecting one or more obstacles proximate the vehicle. Also included is a model predictive control module for determining a predictive model path to avoid a collision with one or more objects during a lane change maneuver of the vehicle. Further included is a steering system receiving a steering angle command from the model predictive control module for automatically controlling the steering system to steer the vehicle along the predictive model path.

Abstract: A vehicle safety system includes a controller in communication with at least one of an imaging system and a ranging system. At least one of the imaging system and the ranging system being arranged to monitor a distance and a speed of a forward vehicle and an incoming vehicle relative to a host vehicle. The controller is programmed to output for display a time left to pass the forward vehicle based on the distance and the speed of the forward vehicle and the incoming vehicle, responsive to indicia of an impending host vehicle maneuver to pass the forward vehicle.

Abstract: A method for regeneration of a carbon dioxide absorbent includes steps of a) bringing a used carbon dioxide absorbent in contact with a carbon-containing dielectric material to form a dielectric energy-susceptible combination, and b) subjecting the dielectric energy-susceptible combination to a dielectric heating to remove carbon dioxide from the used carbon dioxide absorbent for the regeneration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optimized in vivo delivery system with endosomolytic agents for nucleic acid of therapeutic interest conjugated to molecules facilitating endocytosis, in particular for use in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optimized in vivo delivery system with endosomolytic agents for nucleic acid of therapeutic interest conjugated to molecules facilitating endocytosis, in particular for use in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A method of capturing carbon dioxide from a source thereof includes contacting a carbon dioxide-containing source with a reactive solution that includes an absorption agent so that carbon dioxide in the carbon dioxide-containing source is absorbed by the absorption agent. The absorption agent may be potassium phosphate, potassium ethylenediamine-tetraacetate (potassium EDTA), a potassium monocarboxylate having a total of 12 or less carbon atoms, or combinations thereof.