Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for panoptically guiding digital image inpainting utilizing a panoptic inpainting neural network. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize a panoptic inpainting neural network to generate an inpainted digital image according to panoptic segmentation map that defines pixel regions corresponding to different panoptic labels. In some cases, the disclosed systems train a neural network utilizing a semantic discriminator that facilitates generation of digital images that are realistic while also conforming to a semantic segmentation. The disclosed systems generate and provide a panoptic inpainting interface to facilitate user interaction for inpainting digital images. In certain embodiments, the disclosed systems iteratively update an inpainted digital image based on changes to a panoptic segmentation map.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for panoptically guiding digital image inpainting utilizing a panoptic inpainting neural network. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize a panoptic inpainting neural network to generate an inpainted digital image according to panoptic segmentation map that defines pixel regions corresponding to different panoptic labels. In some cases, the disclosed systems train a neural network utilizing a semantic discriminator that facilitates generation of digital images that are realistic while also conforming to a semantic segmentation. The disclosed systems generate and provide a panoptic inpainting interface to facilitate user interaction for inpainting digital images. In certain embodiments, the disclosed systems iteratively update an inpainted digital image based on changes to a panoptic segmentation map.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for panoptically guiding digital image inpainting utilizing a panoptic inpainting neural network. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize a panoptic inpainting neural network to generate an inpainted digital image according to panoptic segmentation map that defines pixel regions corresponding to different panoptic labels. In some cases, the disclosed systems train a neural network utilizing a semantic discriminator that facilitates generation of digital images that are realistic while also conforming to a semantic segmentation. The disclosed systems generate and provide a panoptic inpainting interface to facilitate user interaction for inpainting digital images. In certain embodiments, the disclosed systems iteratively update an inpainted digital image based on changes to a panoptic segmentation map.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for panoptically guiding digital image inpainting utilizing a panoptic inpainting neural network. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize a panoptic inpainting neural network to generate an inpainted digital image according to panoptic segmentation map that defines pixel regions corresponding to different panoptic labels. In some cases, the disclosed systems train a neural network utilizing a semantic discriminator that facilitates generation of digital images that are realistic while also conforming to a semantic segmentation. The disclosed systems generate and provide a panoptic inpainting interface to facilitate user interaction for inpainting digital images. In certain embodiments, the disclosed systems iteratively update an inpainted digital image based on changes to a panoptic segmentation map.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lighting fixture in which a threadless fit is achieved between a lens cover and a housing. The lighting fixture comprises a housing, a circuit board and a lens cover. The housing and the lens cover are arranged on opposite sides of the circuit board. The housing comprises a first slot. The lens cover comprises a first tab configured to fit into the first slot by a threadless fit, thereby securing the lens cover to the housing. Compared with lighting fixtures in the prior art, the lighting fixture of the present disclosure can save process steps, simplify manufacturing process, reduce manufacturing cost, and improve heat dissipation and light distribution efficiency.

Abstract: A lubricant adheres to a magnetic recording medium via at least one of chemisorption or bonding, and contains a perfluorinated polyether attached to or terminated with a functional group that is phosphonic acid, silanol or carboxylic acid, and may be: R1—Rf—R1 where Rf is —CF2O(CF2CF2CF2CF2O)n—, —CF2O(CF2CF2CF2O)nCF2—, —CF2O[CF(CF3)CF2O]nCF2—, —CF2O(CF2CF2O)m(CF2O)nCF2—, —CF2O(CF2CF2O)nCF2—, n, m is from 1 to 100 and R1 is the functional group. A lubricant is formed from a multiple ether segments according to formula: Re1—Rb1-Ri-Rc-Ri-Rb2—Re2; where Rc includes perfluoroalkyl ether, Rb1 and Rb2 are, independently, a sidechain segment including a perfluoroalkyl ether, optional Ri independently is a divalent linking segment including a functional group including elements from periodic table Group 13-17, and of Re1 and Re2 are phosphonic acid, silanol or carboxylic acid.

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.