Abstract: The disclosed system and method enable hand-object interaction with a virtual object in augmented reality or virtual reality. The system and method advantageously suggest particular physical objects in the environment to be used as physical proxies for virtual objects to be interacted with. The system and method maintain physical and mental consistency in the user experience by recommending physical proxies in a manner that takes into consideration the interaction constraints. Finally, the system and method advantageously incorporate a mapping process that takes into consideration the object, the hand gesture, and the contact points on both the physical and virtual object, thereby providing consistent visualization of the virtual hand-object interactions to the users.

Abstract: A method for mass rearing of Telenomus remus includes the following steps: (1) establishing a Telenomus remus population of a Corcyra cephalonica strain; (2) collecting Corcyra cephalonica eggs laid by Corcyra cephalonica on the day, and fixing the Corcyra cephalonica eggs on a sticker; (3) inoculating female Telenomus remus of the Corcyra cephalonica strain in the step (1) into the Corcyra cephalonica eggs in the step (2); and (4) after 24 h to 48 h of a parasitism, taking parasitic Corcyra cephalonica eggs out, and feeding the parasitic Corcyra cephalonica eggs under the following conditions: a temperature: 26±1° C., a relative humidity: 65±5%, and a photoperiod: L:D=14:10, where long axes of the Corcyra cephalonica eggs in the step (2) have a length of 0.48 mm to 0.60 mm. The method of the present disclosure has great significance for the long-term control of pests of the Noctuidae family.

Abstract: A method for mass rearing of Telenomus remus includes the following steps: (1) establishing a Telenomus remus population of a Corcyra cephalonica strain; (2) collecting Corcyra cephalonica eggs laid by Corcyra cephalonica on the day, and fixing the Corcyra cephalonica eggs on a sticker; (3) inoculating female Telenomus remus of the Corcyra cephalonica strain in the step (1) into the Corcyra cephalonica eggs in the step (2); and (4) after 24 h to 48 h of a parasitism, taking parasitic Corcyra cephalonica eggs out, and feeding the parasitic Corcyra cephalonica eggs under the following conditions: a temperature: 26±1° C., a relative humidity: 65±5%, and a photoperiod: L: D=14:10, where long axes of the Corcyra cephalonica eggs in the step (2) have a length of 0.48 mm to 0.60 mm. The method of the present disclosure has great significance for the long-term control of pests of the Noctuidae family.

Abstract: An Tangible User Interface (TUI) authoring system is disclosed that allows end-users to customize edges on daily objects as TUI inputs to control varied digital functions. The TUI application authoring system incorporates an integrated AR-device and an integrated vision-based detection pipeline that can track 3D edges and detect the touch interaction between fingers and edges. Leveraging the spatial-awareness of AR, users can simply select an edge by sliding fingers along it and then make the edge interactive by connecting it to various digital functions. The system is demonstrated using four exemplary use cases including multi-function controllers, smart homes, games, and TUI-based tutorials.

Abstract: A method of forming a batch of porous adsorbent filaments may include providing a precursor mixture, forcing the precursor mixture at a fixed rate through an orifice and then through a multiplicity of perforations in a belt, where the belt moves across and in tight registry with said orifice to form a batch of precursor porous adsorbent filaments, and drying the batch of precursor porous adsorbent filaments to form the batch of porous adsorbent filaments. The batch of porous adsorbent filaments may have a moisture content of at least about 20 wt. %.

Abstract: A learning system is disclosed that leverages intention-driven causality to enhance skill learning. The learning system enables an author to easily develop mixed reality (MR) tutorial content for performing a task that advantageously captures causal relationships between steps and, thus, enables such causality to be conveyed to the novice user when learning how to perform the task. To this end, the learning system leverages a novel hierarchical representation of causality and intention alongside a systematic workflow suitable for designing skill learning content. By preserving and presenting causal information to the novice user, the user can better understand not only the steps required to perform a task, but also why each step is performed.

Abstract: A learning system is disclosed that leverages intention-driven causality to enhance skill learning. The learning system enables an author to easily develop mixed reality (MR) tutorial content for performing a task that advantageously captures causal relationships between steps and, thus, enables such causality to be conveyed to the novice user when learning how to perform the task. To this end, the learning system leverages a novel hierarchical representation of causality and intention alongside a systematic workflow suitable for designing skill learning content. By preserving and presenting causal information to the novice user, the user can better understand not only the steps required to perform a task, but also why each step is performed.

Abstract: A method of forming a batch of porous catalytic carrier filaments may include providing a precursor mixture, forcing the precursor mixture at a fixed rate through an orifice and then through a multiplicity of perforations in a belt, where the belt moves across and in tight registry with said orifice to form a batch of precursor catalytic carrier filaments, drying the batch of precursor porous catalytic carrier filaments to form the batch of porous catalytic carrier filaments, and firing (i.e. calcining) the batch of greenware porous catalytic carrier filaments to form the batch of porous catalytic carrier filaments. The batch of porous catalytic carrier filaments may have an average pore volume of at least about 0.1 cm3/g.

Abstract: Provided is a germ-repellent polymer structure including a base plastic selected from polypropylene homopolymer, polypropylene impact copolymer, or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; and a hydration layer, the hydration layer including one or more hydrophilic additives formed on the base plastic optionally in the presence of an intermediate plastic that is compatible to both the base plastic and hydrophilic additives for stabilizing the hydration layer on some base plastics. In some embodiment, the introduction of hydration layer to the base plastic through the intermediate plastic imparts germ repellency by introducing sufficient hydroxyl groups onto the surface of the base plastic in order to trap water molecules into a polymer matrix of the base plastic.

Abstract: A method of forming a batch of shaped adsorbent particles may include applying a precursor mixture into a shaping assembly within an application zone to form a batch of precursor shaped adsorbent particles, drying the batch of precursor shaped adsorbent particles within the shaping assembly to form the batch of shaped adsorbent particles, and ejecting the batch of shaped adsorbent particles from the shaping assembly. The batch of shaped adsorbent particles may have a moisture content of at least about 20 wt. %.

Abstract: A method of forming a batch of porous catalytic carrier particles may include applying a precursor mixture into a shaping assembly within an application zone to form a batch of precursor porous catalytic carrier particles, drying the batch of precursor porous catalytic carrier particles within the shaping assembly to form the batch of porous catalytic carrier particles, and directing an ejection material at the shaping assembly under a predetermined force to remove the batch of porous catalytic carrier particles from the shaping assembly. The batch of porous catalytic carrier particles may have an average pore volume of at least about 0.1 cm3/g.

Abstract: A method of forming a batch of shaped adsorbent particles may include applying a precursor mixture into a shaping assembly within an application zone to form a batch of precursor shaped adsorbent particles, drying the batch of precursor shaped adsorbent particles within the shaping assembly to form the batch of shaped adsorbent particles, and ejecting the batch of shaped adsorbent particles from the shaping assembly, The batch of shaped adsorbent particles may have a moisture content of at least about 20 wt. %.

Abstract: A plurality of particles of abrasive particles, wherein at least 1% of the abrasive particles of the plurality of abrasive particles can have a first shape, wherein the first shape includes a body including a first surface having a rounded contour, a second surface joined to the first surface at a first edge, the second surface having a less rounded contour than the first surface, and a third surface joined to the first surface at a second edge, the third surface having a less rounded contour than the first surface. The plurality of particles can further comprise an average particle size of at least 300 microns and not greater than 900 microns, a specific surface area of at least 0.04 m2/g and not greater than 0.10 m2/g, and an alumina content of at least 65 wt % based on a total weight of the plurality of particles.

Abstract: A proppant material can include a core and an extended-release coating overlying the core. The extended release coating can include a polymer and an additive contained within the polymer.

Abstract: A plurality of proppant particles that includes ultra fine and fine fractured proppants particles with certain physical and chemical characteristics is disclosed. The fractured proppant particles of this invention can be tailored to provide fracture slurries that have the characteristics needed to address the technical issues that arise during the fracturing and extraction phases of an oil well's life span.

Abstract: A proppant material can include a core and an extended-release coating overlying the core. The extended release coating can include a polymer and an additive contained within the polymer.