Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for training a generative inpainting neural network to accurately generate inpainted digital images via object-aware training and/or masked regularization. For example, the disclosed systems utilize an object-aware training technique to learn parameters for a generative inpainting neural network based on masking individual object instances depicted within sample digital images of a training dataset. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems also (or alternatively) utilize a masked regularization technique as part of training to prevent overfitting by penalizing a discriminator neural network utilizing a regularization term that is based on an object mask. In certain cases, the disclosed systems further generate an inpainted digital image utilizing a trained generative inpainting model with parameters learned via the object-aware training and/or the masked regularization.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for pulsed LED illumination, image capture processing to remove corneal specular reflections in torsion images for iris registration. A system may first and second infrared LED light sources and a torsion camera to capture images during illumination of a patient's eye based on a pulsed synchronization signal. Within a period of time, a first image is captured having a reflection from the first LED light source and then a second image is captured having a reflection from the second LED light source. The first and second images are processed to remove respective areas having corneal specular reflections and combined into a third image not including any specular reflections. Various embodiments are disclosed including implementations with excimer and femtosecond laser eye surgery platforms.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion as a biobased binder and an aqueous coating composition comprising such aqueous dispersion and showing balanced stain resistance, freeze-thaw stability, and anti-clogging properties.

Abstract: A new connector includes a photovoltaic module, a negative busbar socket, a positive busbar socket, a bypass busbar socket, and a module socket. The negative busbar socket and positive busbar socket are inserted into the module socket. The negative busbar socket is connected to a first busbar cable. The new connector according to the present disclosure achieves a reliable connection, enhances an energy conversion efficiency of modules, implements ventilation and heat dissipation using an aluminum frame, and improves a current-carrying capacity of the connector. In addition, required lengths of cables can be determined according to actual needs of an installation site, and thus costs of the cables are saved.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous polymer dispersion and an aqueous coating composition comprising such aqueous polymer dispersion and providing coatings with improved early water blister resistance as well as satisfactory water streaking resistance and good durability properties.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprises (a) an acrylic copolymer comprising structural units of an ethylenically unsaturated acetoacetyl functional monomer and (b) a specific multihydroxy-functional amine, which can provide good formaldehyde abatement property and reduced yellowing.

Abstract: A lidar system capable of automatically adjusting the optical power of an optical-probe beam thereof based on scan-rate measurements and/or detection of a person within the system's field of view. In an example embodiment, the automatic power-adjustment capability includes a capability of turning OFF the corresponding laser source, e.g., when the scanning mirror has stalled. In various embodiments, the scan rate may continuously be monitored using suitably positioned photodiodes, a position-sensing photodetector, or a two-dimensional, pixelated light sensor configured to receive light reflected from the scanning mirror. Depending on the specific embodiment, the reflected light may include a small portion of the optical-probe-beam light or may be generated using a separate dedicated light source.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, polymeric organic crosslinked microspheres, and colloidal silica particles. The composition is useful in coating compositions for exterior applications to achieve a balance of excellent dirt pickup resistance and durability performance under accelerated testing conditions.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising: (a) an aqueous dispersion of hybrid polymer particles with a fluorine content of 5% or more, wherein the hybrid polymer particles comprise, based on the weight of the hybrid polymer particles, (i) greater than 20% to 75% by weight of a first polymer component comprising a fluoroethylene vinyl ether copolymer, and (ii) from 25% to less than 80% by weight of a second polymer component, wherein the second polymer component is an acrylic copolymer comprising, based on the weight of the acrylic copolymer, from 0.15% to 1.2% by weight of structural units of a phosphorus-containing acid monomer, a salt thereof, or mixtures thereof, and structural units of a monoethylenically unsaturated nonionic monomer; and (b) from 5% to 30% by dry weight of colloidal silica, based on the total weight of the hybrid polymer particles and the dry weight of the colloidal silica. The aqueous composition can provide coatings with balanced dirt pick-up resistance and durability properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous polymer dispersion and an aqueous coating composition comprising such aqueous polymer dispersion and providing coatings with improved early water blister resistance as well as satisfactory water streaking resistance and good durability properties.

Abstract: A multicolor dispersion comprising a protective composition and two or more colorant dispersions, wherein the protective composition comprises (1) an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles comprising from 89% to 99.45% by weight, based on the total dry weight of the protective composition, of polymer particles, wherein said aqueous dispersion of polymer particles further comprises from 0.33% to 2% by weight, based on the total dry weight of the polymer, of an anionic stabilizer monomer represented by the following Formula I, wherein R1 is a linkage group between R2 and a vinyl group, R2 is ethylene or propene or butylene, n is from 0 to 50, M is a counter salt of potassium, sodium, ammonium or lithium; wherein said aqueous dispersion of polymer particles further comprises from 0.33% to 5% by weight, based on the total dry weight of the polymer, of a non-reactive anionic surfactant having an ethylene oxide chain length of less than 11; and (2) from 0.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for performing a valuation on a resource, a device, a storage medium and a program product, and particularly relates to the field of smart finance technology. A specific implementation comprises: acquiring quotation data of a resource; constructing a style index factor of the resource based on the quotation data; calculating an exposure weight of the style index factor based on the style index factor; and generating a basic valuation of the resource based on the exposure weight of the style index factor and the quotation data.

Abstract: A storage stable aqueous coating composition comprising a novel combination of an anionic acrylic polymer with a small amount of a specific acetoacetamide functional compound and providing coating films made therefrom with formaldehyde abatement property, yellowing resistance, and scrub resistance.

Abstract: Time-of-flight laser control for electronic devices. In one implementation, an electronic device includes a memory, a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor system including a TOF sensor, and a laser, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to control the laser to emit initial light pulses above a threshold emission level for a predetermined period of time, receive the depth information based on the initial light pulses emitted by the laser, determine whether a living object is in a nominal hazard zone of the laser based on the depth information, responsive to determining that the living object is not in the nominal hazard zone of the laser, control the laser to emit additional light pulses above the threshold emission level, wherein the laser has a specific laser classification, and wherein the threshold emission level is above an ANSI Z136.1 specification threshold emission level for the specific laser classification.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high PVC aqueous coating composition that provides coatings with improved beading effect and good stain resistance.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion, an aqueous coating composition comprising the aqueous dispersion, and coatings made therefrom capable of slow release of fragrance.

Abstract: A process of stripping aqueous dispersion of polymeric beads with volatile organic compounds and an aqueous polymer composition obtained by the process.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion and an aqueous coating composition comprising such aqueous polymer dispersion that shows good F/T stability and satisfactory anti-clogging properties and provides coatings with good hydrophobic stain resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous polymer composition and an aqueous coating composition comprising such aqueous polymer composition that shows balanced stain resistance, freeze-thaw stability, and anti-clogging properties.

Abstract: Small molecule stimulators of steroid receptor coactivator (SRC) family proteins are provided, as well as methods for their use in treating or preventing cancer. Also provided are methods for stimulating SRC family proteins in a cell.