Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of detecting a thiol in an environment by exposing the environment to a probe molecule that contains a marker and a thiol responsive group. The thiol responsive group reversibly reacts with the thiol in the environment to form a probe-thiol adduct. This in turn causes a ratiometric change in a spectrometric property of the probe molecule and the probe-thiol adduct, which can then be correlated to the presence of the thiol in the environment. The correlation can occur by quantifying the thiol concentration in the environment. In addition, thiol detection can occur in real-time. Further embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to probe molecules that are utilized for detecting a thiol in an environment. In some embodiments, the probe molecule includes a marker and a thiol responsive group. In some embodiments, the probe molecule also includes an organelle targeting moiety.

Abstract: A deformed mesh representing an object during a deformation process is calculated. A new mesh comprising a crack to be inserted into the deformed mesh is determined. The new mesh comprising the crack is inserted into the deformed mesh to obtain a deformed mesh having the inserted new mesh during the deformation process. This may allow for the simulation of a physical process that may not otherwise be simulated.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, applying a model to a first unlabeled traffic item to generate a classification of the first unlabeled traffic item as a first class of traffic items or a second class of traffic items, generating a first score that is representative of a first confidence of the classification, determining that the first score is greater than a first threshold, and responsive to determining that the first score is greater than the first threshold, refining the model in accordance with at least the classification, resulting in a modified model. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a first plurality of encrypted traffic flows traversing a communication network, performing a first classification, wherein a result of the first classification identifies a traffic type associated with each encrypted traffic flow of the first plurality of encrypted traffic flows, and wherein the first classification is based on a traffic pattern of the each encrypted traffic flow, performing a second classification, wherein a result of the second classification identifies a traffic type associated with each server name indication from which the first plurality of encrypted traffic flows is associated, and wherein the second classification is based on the result of the first classification, and performing a third classification identifying a traffic type associated with each encrypted traffic flow of the first plurality of encrypted traffic flows, wherein the third classification is based on a combination of the results of the first classification and the second classification.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method, including identifying recommended video clips for a user of a communication device according to a video viewing profile for the user and video subject matter information associated with a plurality of video clips, identifying an edge cloud server for facilitating network access by the communication device at a location, determining a reduced activity period for a data path between a video content server and the edge cloud server by comparing activity information for the data path and an activity threshold, directing the video content server to store the recommended video clips at the edge cloud server during the reduced activity period, and providing a listing of the recommended video clips to an application, where the communication device receives a video clip of the recommended video clips from the edge cloud server responsive to a selection of the video clip via the application. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: In some examples, a window in an image may be identified. At least one property of the window may be identified. Based on the at least one property, whether the window is an error block may be determined.

Abstract: A metrology target includes: a first structure arranged to be created by a first patterning process; and a second structure arranged to be created by a second patterning process, wherein the first structure and/or second structure is not used to create a functional aspect of a device pattern, and wherein the first and second structures together form one or more instances of a unit cell, the unit cell having geometric symmetry at a nominal physical configuration and wherein the unit cell has a feature that causes, at a different physical configuration than the nominal physical configuration due to a relative shift in pattern placement in the first patterning process, the second patterning process and/or another patterning process, an asymmetry in the unit cell.

Abstract: Culture systems and methods of using same. The systems include a housing defining an inner space. The inner space includes a headspace and at least a portion of a reservoir. A surface for immobilizing cells is moveable between the headspace and the reservoir. The systems can be used for coculturing methanotrophs and phototrophs for processing biogas and wastewater, particularly from anaerobic digesters.

Abstract: Devices, computer-readable media, and methods for selecting a type of packet loss protection for a network-based communication based upon a latency estimate are disclosed. For example, a processing system including at least one processor may obtain a latency estimate for a network-based communication, determine whether the latency estimate exceeds a latency threshold for selecting a type of packet loss protection, and select, the type of packet loss protection for the network-based communication from among a first type of packet loss protection and a second type of packet loss protection based upon the determining. When the latency estimate is determined to not exceed the latency threshold, the first type of packet loss protection is selected. When the latency estimate is determined to exceed the latency threshold, the second type of packet loss protection is selected.

Abstract: Provided are a frame processing method and device for use in image processing. The method includes: receiving a first frame by a first processing unit; sending, by the first processing unit and before receiving a second frame processed with a third processing unit, the first frame to a second processing unit, followed by processing the first frame with the second processing unit or processing the first frame with the second processing unit and another processing unit; and receiving a third frame by the first processing unit before the first processing unit receives the first frame processed with the second processing unit or the first frame processed with the second processing unit and the other processing unit. The method precludes frame hysteresis, at a fixed frame rate and with invariable frame processability of each frame.

Abstract: A unified Internet integration system for a positioning-oriented architecture (POA) comprises a controllable icon positioning information management service (CIPIMS) server; an icon positioning object information bus; at least one icon positioning resource object; at least one network application; at least one network; wherein the POA further comprises at least one unique icon positioning identification number, at least one icon positioning resource, at least one icon positioning resource space management, at least one icon positioning resource management, at least one icon positioning external resource links with Internet protocol address, and at least one icon positioning resource status management; and the method thereof.

Abstract: A method for reporting power headroom is disclosed. Power headroom may be reported across all carriers (wideband), for a specific carrier, or for a carrier group. The formula used to calculate the power headroom depends on whether the carrier (or a carrier in the carrier group) has a valid uplink grant. If the carrier or carrier group does not have a valid uplink grant, the power headroom may be calculated based on a reference grant. The power headroom is calculated by a wireless transmit/receive unit and is reported to an eNodeB.

Abstract: A display panel includes a plurality of sub-pixels. At least one sub-pixel of the plurality of sub-pixels includes a first electrode, a light modulation structure disposed on a side of the first electrode, and a second electrode disposed at a side of the light modulation structure away from the first electrode. The light modulation structure includes a refractive index adjustment layer, and a light modulation layer disposed between the refractive index adjustment layer and the first electrode. A refractive index of the refractive index adjustment layer is changed under action of an electric field between the first electrode and the second electrode. The light modulation layer is in contact with the refractive index adjustment layer, and at least a part of a surface of the light modulation layer that is in contact with the refractive index adjustment layer is a curved face.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device including a processing system including a processor and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, including monitoring network traffic to determine a transmission control protocol traffic pattern, determining a target video rate from the transmission control protocol traffic pattern, and modifying an over-the-top video delivery service network according to the target video rate. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and device for use in hand gesture recognition is applicable to image processing. The method includes: acquiring a depth map of a hand in a current image; estimating first positions of joints of the hand according to the depth map of the hand; creating a 3D point cloud of the hand according to the depth map of the hand; matching the first position of the joints of the hand and a stored 3D hand model to the 3D point cloud of the hand to obtain second positions of the joints and first degree of freedom parameters of the joints; and recognizing the hand's gestures according to the second positions of the joints and the first degree of freedom parameters of the joints. The method achieves a practical hand gesture recognition technique and recognizes hand gestures accurately.

Abstract: A video laryngeal endoscope system having flat scan video kymography and laryngoscopic functions for analyzing a motion state of a larynx comprises: a laryngoscope for viewing vocal cords; a light source for illuminating the vocal cords; a video camera which has a beam splitter for separating an image viewed by means of the laryngoscope and the light source into two images to acquire a flat scan kymographic image and a stroboscopic image; a dual image capturing unit for converting two image signals transmitted from the video camera into a digital image signal; a storage unit for storing the digital image signal; a control unit for analyzing the digital image signal of the storage unit and simultaneously displaying analysis results of the flat scan kymographic image and the stroboscopic image; and a computer comprising analysis software for analyzing the image signal of the storage unit; and a monitor for displaying photographed images and analysis results.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a holographic reproduction device, a holographic reproduction system, and a holographic display system. The holographic reproduction device includes a first light source configured to provide first coherent light; at least one electrically addressed liquid crystal display panel configured to display a holographic interferogram, so that the first coherent light is diffracted when the first coherent light transmits through the holographic interferogram to present a holographic reproduction image. A liquid crystal material of the electrically addressed liquid crystal display panel includes smectic liquid crystal.

Abstract: A method and system for performing handover in a third generation (3G) long term evolution (LTE) system are disclosed. A source evolved Node-B (eNode-B) makes a handover decision based on measurements and sends a handover request to a target eNode-B. The target eNode-B sends a handover response to the source eNode-B indicating that a handover should commence. The source eNode-B then sends a handover command to a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU). The handover command includes at least one of reconfiguration information, information regarding timing adjustment, relative timing difference between the source eNode-B and the target eNode-B, information regarding an initial scheduling procedure at the target eNode-B, and measurement information for the target eNode-B. The WTRU then accesses the target eNode-B and exchanges layer 1/2 signaling to perform downlink synchronization, timing adjustment, and uplink and downlink resource assignment based on information included in the handover command.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device in which a processing system enables mobile devices on a communication network to perform latency tests to obtain first latency test data, determines an edge latency for each mobile device resulting in edge latencies, identifies a group of mobile device clusters according to the edge latencies, and identifies network edge server locations according to the group of mobile device clusters. The processing system also receives second latency test data from each of the network edge servers, and determines a data center latency for each of the network edge servers, resulting in a plurality of data center latencies. The processing system also identifies a data center location according to the data center latencies, and determines a network topology for the communication network; the network topology includes the data center location and the edge server locations. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms comprising TPR beads, wherein said TPR beads comprise a solid dispersion of at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient in at least one solubility-enhancing polymer, and a TPR coating comprising a water insoluble polymer and an enteric polymer, wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient comprises a weakly basic active pharmaceutical ingredient having a solubility of not more than 100 ?g/mL at pH 6.8.