Abstract: A chemical vapor deposition process is provided for forming a layer based on nickel oxide over a glass substrate. A gaseous mixture is formed and includes a nickel-containing compound selected from the group consisting of nickel(II) acetylacetonate and derivatives thereof, and an oxygen-containing precursor selected from the group consisting of a carbonyl compound and molecular oxygen. The gaseous mixture is directed toward and along the glass substrate, and is reacted over the glass substrate to form a nickel oxide coating thereon.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a likelihood of response to a Balance Transfer (“BT”) offer includes developing a pattern recognition model based on BT response information contained in tradeline level data that has external tradeline information of a plurality of customers of a host financial institution, applying the pattern recognition model to the external tradeline information of the customers to determine a probability of whether the external tradeline information indicates that an BT offer was accepted by a customer, developing an overall customer account level model based on desired historical account behavior, applying the account level model to historical account behavior information of the customers to determine a likelihood of whether each customer will accept a BT offer from an external financial institution, and ranking the customers based on the determined probability and the likelihood that each customer would accept a BT offer from an external financial institution.

Abstract: A system for detecting filament and needle breakage, including: an image acquisition module, an image processing module and a host computer detection module. The image acquisition module includes a light source, a camera and a lens. The image processing module includes a preprocessing submodule and a detection model. The host computer detection module includes a shutdown control-data interaction submodule of a warp knitting machine, a sensor control board, and a system operation interface. The image acquisition module captures a blanket knitting image at a knitting mechanism of the warp knitting machine. The image processing module pre-processes the blanket knitting image and detects filament and needle breakage. The host computer detection module controls a textile device according to detection results to generate an alarming information. A detection method implemented by the system is further provided.

Abstract: A chemical vapor deposition process is provided for forming a layer based on manganese oxide over a glass substrate. A gaseous mixture is formed and includes one or more manganese-containing compounds selected from the group consisting of bis(cyclopentadienyl)manganese(II), bis(ethylcyclopentadienyl)manganese (II), (methylcyclopentadienyl)manganese(I) tricarbonyl, and derivatives thereof, and one or more oxygen-containing precursors selected from the group consisting of an organic oxygen-containing compound and molecular oxygen. The gaseous mixture is directed toward and along the glass substrate, and is reacted over the glass substrate to form a manganese oxide coating thereon.

Abstract: A standing device for letting a battery cell stand includes: a pressure regulating apparatus; a standing cavity; a charging cavity, connected to a first end of the standing cavity, the charging cavity being connected to the pressure regulating apparatus; a conveying apparatus, penetratingly disposed in the standing cavity and the charging cavity and configured to convey the battery cell; and a charging cavity sealing gate, disposed between the charging cavity and the standing cavity, the charging cavity sealing gate being configured to be opened when the pressure in the charging cavity rises to the pressure in the standing cavity, so that the battery cell is conveyed to the standing cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a design method for a three-dimensional special-shaped jet nozzle used in the field of water-saving irrigation in farmland.

Abstract: A flow adjusting mechanism of a die head of a coater and a working method thereof are provided. The flow adjusting mechanism includes a coarse adjustment mechanism, a fine adjustment mechanism, and a flow choking block which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom. The flow choking block is arranged above a coating slit. A central part of a top surface of the flow choking block is vertically provided with an adjustment rod. The fine adjustment mechanism is connected between the coarse adjustment mechanism and the adjustment rod.

Abstract: A standing device for letting a battery cell stand includes: a pressure regulating apparatus; a standing cavity; a charging cavity, connected to a first end of the standing cavity, the charging cavity being connected to the pressure regulating apparatus; a conveying apparatus, penetratingly disposed in the standing cavity and the charging cavity and configured to convey the battery cell; and a charging cavity sealing gate, disposed between the charging cavity and the standing cavity, the charging cavity sealing gate being configured to be opened when the pressure in the charging cavity rises to the pressure in the standing cavity, so that the battery cell is conveyed to the standing cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a design method for a three-dimensional special-shaped jet nozzle used in the field of water-saving irrigation in farmland.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides multiplexed system with methods using a multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), at-home collection and laboratory testing kits for detecting whether at least one or more sexual health conditions is present in a sample. For example, the multiplex real-time qPCR method can be used for simultaneous detection of target nucleic acids (e.g., DNA) from, for example, Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) from clinician-collected or at-home self-collected specimens. The present disclosure also computer implemented methods and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing executable computer program constructions comprising code for carrying out steps used in a telehealth platform for communication to and from a client device, provider device, and a pharmacy device.

Abstract: A winding shaft structure includes a winding shaft holder rotatable around an axial direction of the winding shaft structure, a first shaft group connected to one side of the winding shaft holder in the axial direction and configured to rotate together with the winding shaft holder, a second shaft group disposed on a side of the first shaft group in a radial direction of the winding shaft structure, a connecting member connected between the first shaft group and the second shaft group such that the second shaft group is movable with respect to the first shaft group in the radial direction via the connecting member, and a piezoelectric adjustment member disposed between the first shaft group and the second shaft group and deformable in the radial direction to adjust a distance between the first shaft group and the second shaft group.

Abstract: A method for preparing a supported Ru and/or Ni catalyst includes mixing a magnesium precursor, a zinc precursor, or a nickel precursor with an aluminum precursor in solid phase to form a first mixture; adding an auxiliary agent to the first mixture to form a second mixture, wherein the auxiliary agent is to increase a specific surface area; calcining the second mixture at a first temperature to obtain a spinel carrier; placing the spinel carrier in a solution of a Ru and/or Ni metal salt to impregnate the spinel carrier with the Ru and/or Ni metal salt to obtain an impregnated carrier; and after drying, calcining the impregnated carrier at a second temperature to obtain the supported Ru and/or Ni catalyst.

Abstract: The present application provides an electrode assembly and a processing method and apparatus therefor, a battery cell, a battery, and a power consuming device. The electrode assembly includes: a cathode plate, an anode plate, and a separator, where the separator is configured to separate the cathode plate from the anode plate, a closed-pore portion is provided in part of the region of the separator, and the closed-pore portion is configured to block at least some ions de-intercalated from the cathode plate located on one side of the closed-pore portion from being intercalated into the anode plate located on the other side of the closed-pore portion. Heating the separator to form the closed-pore portion can reduce the occurrence of lithium precipitation.

Abstract: A battery cell includes a first wall and a sealing member. A liquid injection hole is disposed on the first wall, a first groove in a circular ring shape is disposed around the liquid injection hole, and an opening of the first groove faces an exterior of the battery cell. The sealing member includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall covers one end of the liquid injection hole away from an interior of the battery cell, the side wall is at least partially accommodated in the first groove, the side wall is in an annular structure, and the side wall of the sealing member is frictionally welded to a bottom wall of the first groove to seal the liquid injection holed.

Abstract: The present application discloses a winding shaft fixture, a winding device, and a method for preparing an electrode assembly. The winding shaft fixture includes a clamping mechanism and a tensioning mechanism. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp or release an end of a winding shaft. The tensioning mechanism is connected to the clamping mechanism, and the tensioning mechanism is configured to apply a pulling force to the clamping mechanism when the clamping mechanism clamps the end of the winding shaft, so as to apply the pulling force to the winding shaft. According to the technical solutions of the present application, the winding shaft can be allowed to have a higher winding speed to improve the production efficiency of the electrode assembly.

Abstract: An electrode assembly and a processing method and device therefor, a battery cell, a battery and a power consuming apparatus. In some embodiments, the electrode assembly comprises: a cathode plate, an anode plate, a separator and an electrically conductive layer, wherein the separator is used to separate the cathode plate and the anode plate; the cathode plate, the separator and the anode plate are wound to form a bent region; and the electrically conductive layer is configured such that at least a part of the electrically conductive layer is provided on a surface of the cathode plate in the bent region, the cathode plate comprising a covered region that is covered by the electrically conductive layer, and the electrically conductive layer being in parallel connection with the covered region.

Abstract: A winding shaft structure includes a winding shaft holder rotatable around an axial direction of the winding shaft structure, a first shaft group connected to one side of the winding shaft holder in the axial direction and configured to rotate together with the winding shaft holder, a second shaft group disposed on a side of the first shaft group in a radial direction of the winding shaft structure, a connecting member connected between the first shaft group and the second shaft group such that the second shaft group is movable with respect to the first shaft group in the radial direction via the connecting member, and a piezoelectric adjustment member disposed between the first shaft group and the second shaft group and deformable in the radial direction to adjust a distance between the first shaft group and the second shaft group.

Abstract: An electrode assembly and a processing method and apparatus therefor, a battery cell, a battery, and a power consuming device are provided. The processing method includes: applying an adhesive on a preset part of a surface of a member to be coated, the adhesive forming a barrier layer, and the member to be coated including at least one of a cathode plate, a separator, and an anode plate; and winding the cathode plate, the anode plate, and the separator to form an electrode assembly. The barrier layer is located between the cathode active material layer and the anode active material layer adjacent to each other after the winding. The barrier layer blocks at least some ions de-intercalated from the cathode active material layer located on one side of the barrier layer from being intercalated into the anode active material layer located on the other side of the barrier layer.

Abstract: A self-propelled platform for monitoring field crop phenotype is provided. The monitoring platform includes a traveling and steering mechanism, wheel track and ground clearance adjustment devices, damping devices, and a case. The traveling and steering mechanism includes wheel side motors, wheels, and torque motors. The wheels are connected to respective upright posts of the platform through respective rigid independent suspensions. Each upright post is of sleeve structure and includes an upper sleeve and a lower sleeve. A corresponding damping device is connected between the upper sleeve and the lower sleeve. The wheel track and ground clearance adjustment devices are configured for adjusting the height of the case and the tracks between the wheels. The lower ends of the wheel track and ground clearance adjustment devices are rotatably connected to respective upright posts, and the upper ends are rotatably connected to the case.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an apparatus for online volumetrically detecting grain yield based on weight calibration comprising left volumetric granary, right volumetric granary and push board. The left volumetric granary is provided on its bottom with first weighing sensor, and in its side with unload grain port opening and first closing door, the right volumetric granary is provided on its bottom with second weighing sensor, and in its side with unload grain port opening and second closing door, the left volumetric granary and the right volumetric granary are provided on their tops with the push board, the push board is a hollow box structure with a top side and a bottom side both opened, and is slidably mounted to a top of the left volumetric granary and the right volumetric granary through a slide driving mechanism.