Abstract: Image processing for scanning devices based on laser aimer position, wherein a first frame and a second frame of image data related to an object associated with a barcode are captured using a scanning device. A difference between first pixel data for a first grouping of pixels associated with the first frame and second pixel data for a second grouping of pixels associated with the second frame is computed. Additionally, a location of a laser aimer pattern in the first frame or the second frame is determined based on a comparison between respective differences between the first pixel data for the first grouping of pixels and the second pixel data for the second grouping of pixels, where the laser aimer pattern is created by the scanning device.

Abstract: In various examples, multilabel hierarchical classification of objects for autonomous systems and applications is described herein. Systems and methods are disclosed that use one or more neural networks to classify objects, such as traffic signs, using multilabel classification and/or hierarchical classification. For instance, a multilabel subnetwork of the neural network(s) may classify an object based at least on one or more attributes associated with the object. As such, the output from the multilabel subnetwork may include at least a classification associated with the object and an attribute classification(s) associated with the object. A hierarchical subnetwork of the neural network(s) may also classify the object using one or more class labels, where a class label indicates another classification and/or a class group associated with the object.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses nitrosamine impurities, a varenicline pharmaceutical composition capable of reducing the generation of nitrosamine impurities, and the preparation and use thereof. By means of adding a pharmaceutically acceptable acid to a secondary amine compound or a composition thereof, the pharmaceutical composition of the present disclosure can effectively inhibit and reduce the generation of nitrosamine impurities, improve the stability of the secondary amine compound or the composition thereof, and control the content of genotoxic nitrosamine impurities to be at a relatively low level, so as to comply with safety requirements.

Abstract: Disclosed are fibronectin-based peptides, and novel nucleic acids and compositions comprising the same, for promoting neuroprotection and/or axon regeneration in neurons. Disclosed herein are methods to treat or prevent neuronal injury and disease and disorders characterized by neuronal injury.

Abstract: A biochemical substance analysis system (5) is used to detect biological characteristics of a sample in a flow cell (38), and includes a detection system (51), a scheduling system (53), a biochemical reaction system (55), and a control system (57). The scheduling system (53) is used to schedule the flow cell (38) at different sites, including sites in the detection system (51) and sites in the biochemical reaction system (55). The biochemical reaction system (55) is used to allow the sample to react in the flow cell (38). The detection system (51) is used to detect a signal from the reacted sample to obtain a signal representing the biological characteristics of the sample. The control system (57) is used to control the detection system (51), the scheduling system (53), and the biochemical reaction system (55) to cooperate. The disclosure improves automation degree and flux of the biochemical substance analysis.

Abstract: Image processing for scanning devices based on laser aimer position, wherein a first frame and a second frame of image data related to an object associated with a barcode are captured using a scanning device. A difference between first pixel data for a first grouping of pixels associated with the first frame and second pixel data for a second grouping of pixels associated with the second frame is computed. Additionally, a location of a laser aimer pattern in the first frame or the second frame is determined based on a comparison between respective differences between the first pixel data for the first grouping of pixels and the second pixel data for the second grouping of pixels, where the laser aimer pattern is created by the scanning device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an wireless ultrasonic transducer apparatus comprises matching, wireless flexible antenna, antenna-based housing, Micro PCB board, and micro battery, wherein, micro battery is on the bottom base of the wireless ultrasonic transducer, then, micro PCB board is on micro battery, antenna-based housing is on micro PCB board, piezoelectric is on antenna-based housing, and then, matching is on wireless flexible antenna.

Abstract: A refrigeration system and a refrigerating appliance. The refrigeration system includes: a refrigeration assembly comprising a compressor, a first evaporator, and a second evaporator; and a first defrost bypass pipeline and a second defrost bypass pipeline for circulating refrigerant from the compressor to generate heat; the first defrost bypass pipeline is thermally connected to the first evaporator, the second defrost bypass pipeline is thermally connected to the second evaporator; one evaporator provides cooling when the defrost bypass pipelines heat another evaporator, so as to prevent temperature fluctuations in a storage compartment of the refrigerating appliance. When the first and second evaporator are defrosted independently, the evaporator not undergoing defrosting provide cooling, which enables the refrigeration system to effectively prevent significant temperature fluctuations in the storage compartment while improving the defrosting rate of the evaporators.

Abstract: A network management method includes obtaining an analysis report of a first-hierarchy managed object from a management data analytics device, or a status report of at least one second-hierarchy managed object from a second-hierarchy network management device, and indicating, based on a performance indicator requirement of the first-hierarchy managed object and the analysis report or the status report, to the second-hierarchy network management device to manage the at least one second-hierarchy managed object. A first-hierarchy network management device is connected to the second-hierarchy network management device. The first-hierarchy network management device and the second-hierarchy network management device are configured to separately manage managed objects of different hierarchies. A managed object of the managed objects is a device, a network, or a service provided by the network.

Abstract: This application provides a network management method and apparatus, to implement a service level specification SLS goal of a network slice and/or a network slice subnet. The method includes: A first network management producer entity receives first management policy information, and performs a first management policy in the first management policy information which is corresponding to a first closed-loop management process. The first closed-loop management process has an association relationship with at least one second closed-loop management process which is corresponding to second management policy information, wherein the first management policy information and at least one piece of second management policy information are for implementing assurance goals of the first closed-loop management process and the at least one second closed-loop management process.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound having the structure:

Abstract: A distributed data security event detection and response (DDSEDR) system includes a data security management (DSM) system and a client-side data security event confirmation and response (CDSECR) system that manage data security events, such as ransomware attacks. In at least one embodiment, the DDSEDR system provides data security event detection, confirmation, mitigation, alerting, and recovery from malicious processes and other data security events. In at least one embodiment, the DSM system monitors one or more client file event records for information that indicates a potential data security event. If the DSM system detects a potential data security threat, the DSM, sends information to the CDSECR system that causes CDSECR system to inspect one or more files associated with the potential data security event to determine whether an actual data security event occurred and initiate a responsive action when the CDSECR system detects an actual data security event.

Abstract: Image processing for scanning devices based on laser aimer position, wherein a first frame and a second frame of image data related to an object associated with a barcode are captured using a scanning device. A difference between first pixel data for a first grouping of pixels associated with the first frame and second pixel data for a second grouping of pixels associated with the second frame is computed. Additionally, a location of a laser aimer pattern in the first frame or the second frame is determined based on a comparison between respective differences between the first pixel data for the first grouping of pixels and the second pixel data for the second grouping of pixels, where the laser aimer pattern is created by the scanning device.

Abstract: A light guide module includes a cover plate, a light-shielding layer, a light guide plate, and at least one light source. The light-shielding layer is disposed under the cover plate and has a width less than about 4 mm. The light guide plate is disposed under the cover plate. The light guide plate has a reflective surface and a light-exiting surface opposite to each other, and a light-incident surface and three side surfaces connected between the reflective surface and the light-exiting surface. The light source is configured to emit light toward the light-incident surface. A surface roughness of the three side surfaces ranges from about 300 nm to about 400 nm, so that a change rate of brightness measured by any adjacent two of measuring points evenly distributed on the light-exiting surface is between about 8% and about 12%.

Abstract: A light guide module includes a cover plate, a light-shielding layer, a light guide plate, and at least one light source. The light-shielding layer is disposed under the cover plate and has a width less than about 4 mm. The light guide plate is disposed under the cover plate. The light guide plate has a reflective surface and a light-exiting surface opposite to each other, and a light-incident surface and three side surfaces connected between the reflective surface and the light-exiting surface. The light source is configured to emit light toward the light-incident surface. A surface roughness of the three side surfaces ranges from about 300 nm to about 400 nm, so that a change rate of brightness measured by any adjacent two of measuring points evenly distributed on the light-exiting surface is between about 8% and about 12%.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments disclose techniques for accessing a scale-out block interface in a cloud-based distributed computing environment (CBDCE). During operation, an instance of a block device service (BDS) receives a data request from a client. The BDS instance translates the data request into a set of data block accesses, and then sends the translated data request to a data processing layer service (DPL). The DPL instance services the data request using a set of data operations that leverage one or more of a distributed cache, a distributed database, and a cloud storage system. The BDS service leverages the DPL instance to provide to the client an abstraction of a highly-available block storage device with unlimited storage space via the scale-out block interface.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments disclose techniques for journaling data received in a cloud-based distributed computing environment (CBDCE). Multiple services simultaneously execute on the CBDCE compute nodes, with each service comprising multiple service instances that simultaneously execute on multiple, distinct compute nodes of the CBDCE. The CBDCE includes a distributed database that enables coordination between the service instances of services that execute in the CBDCE; this distributed database also includes multiple distributed database instances that simultaneously executing on multiple different CBDCE compute nodes. During operation, a service instance executing on one of these compute nodes receives a client request. The service instance submits this client request to a distributed database instance and, in parallel, also submits the client request and its associated user data to a distributed journaling service.

Abstract: Benzyl derivative compounds having peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ? (PPAR?) agonistic activity, kits and compositions containing such compounds, and methods of their use in enhancing PPAR? activity for treating diseases and/or conditions involving inflammation and/or angiogenesis, particularly ocular diseases and/or conditions such as but not limited to retinal inflammation, retinal neovascularization, retinal vascular leakage, retinopathy of prematurity, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic macular edema.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments disclose techniques for managing a cloud-based distributed computing environment (CBDCE) that comprises multiple geographically-distributed compute nodes. Multiple services simultaneously execute on the CBDCE compute nodes, with each service comprising multiple service instances that simultaneously execute on multiple distinct compute nodes of the CBDCE. During operation, the system uses a distributed database to track the status of the CBDCE to ensure the ongoing stability and scalability of the CBDCE. Upon receiving a request that is associated with the configuration of the CBDCE, a service accesses CBDCE status information from the distributed database to respond to the request.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments disclose techniques for managing a distributed cache in a cloud-based distributed computing environment (CBDCE). During operation, an instance of a data processing layer service (DPL) receives a data request from a client that specifies an address and an operation for a target data block. The DPL instance uses these to determine a first cache instance of the distributed cache that is assigned to cache a metadata entry that links the address with a data block fingerprint for the target data block. The DPL instance then uses the data block fingerprint and the cache mapping to determine a second cache instance that is assigned to store the target data block, and then accesses the second cache instance to complete the operation for the target data block.