Abstract: A multi-layer federated learning method based on distributed clustering is provided, which comprises the following steps. Computing a feature distribution similarity for each of participating nodes with non-(non-independent and identically distributed) data sets, and grouping these nodes into plural clusters by the feature distribution similarity. Updating local model of nodes of each cluster by a federated learning algorithm, and inputting these nodes into a multi-layer aggregation mechanism. Terminating the operation of the multi-layer aggregation mechanism until the clustering result meets a required demand. Furthermore, we implement a blockchain-based multi-layer federated learning system, including model aggregation module, API module, time-series synchronization module, and IPFS, based on distributed clustering architecture. The learning performance is proven to effectively improved.

Abstract: A multi-layer federated learning method based on distributed clustering is provided, which comprises the following steps. Computing a feature distribution similarity for each of participating nodes with non-(non-independent and identically distributed) data sets, and grouping these nodes into plural clusters by the feature distribution similarity. Updating local model of nodes of each cluster by a federated learning algorithm, and inputting these nodes into a multi-layer aggregation mechanism. Terminating the operation of the multi-layer aggregation mechanism until the clustering result meets a required demand. Furthermore, we implement a blockchain-based multi-layer federated learning system, including model aggregation module, API module, time-series synchronization module, and IPFS, based on distributed clustering architecture. The learning performance is proven to effectively improved.

Abstract: A medical data ownership management method comprises: Granting a first authority to a medical unit where the first authority allows the medical unit to generate a first medical object with its corresponding first non-fungible token (NFT) storing on a blockchain. Granting a second authority to a research unit, where the second authority allows the research unit to access the first medical object, and the research unit processes the first medical object to generate the second medical object with its corresponding second NFT storing on the blockchain. Finally, granting a third authority to a user unit, where the third authority allows the user unit to access the second medical object. The access control and ownership transfer of each medial object in the blockchain are achieved by trading the corresponding NFT and modifying its subordinate list. With the management method, the security and the privacy of the medical data will be enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conjugated diene polymer, formulations, and manufacturing methods for the same. The present invention provides a conjugated diene polymer obtained by polymerizing conjugated diene monomers and vinyl aromatic monomers using an initiator by way of an anionic polymerization, the conjugated diene polymer comprising a plurality of blocks having more than 6 consecutive vinyl aromatic units, wherein a vinyl aromatic monomer content of the plurality of blocks having more than 6 consecutive vinyl aromatic units is less than 5 wt % based on a total vinyl aromatic monomer content of the conjugated diene polymer. The present invention also provides formulations for preparing the conjugated diene polymer and the manufacturing methods for the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conjugated diene polymer, formulations, and manufacturing methods for the same. The present invention provides a conjugated diene polymer obtained by polymerizing conjugated diene monomers and vinyl aromatic monomers using an initiator by way of an anionic polymerization, the conjugated diene polymer comprising a plurality of blocks having more than 6 consecutive vinyl aromatic units, wherein a vinyl aromatic monomer content of the plurality of blocks having more than 6 consecutive vinyl aromatic units is less than 5 wt % based on a total vinyl aromatic monomer content of the conjugated diene polymer. The present invention also provides formulations for preparing the conjugated diene polymer and the manufacturing methods for the same.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed, which includes a display panel and a backlight module. The display panel includes: a first substrate; a first gate line, disposed on the first substrate; a second gate line, disposed on the first substrate and adjacent to the first gate line; a first data line, disposed on the first substrate and intersecting the first and the second gate lines; a sensing line, disposed on the first substrate, adjacent to the first data line, and intersecting the first and the second gate lines; and a photosensor, disposed on the first substrate and electrically connected to both the sensing line and the first gate line. The backlight module is disposed under the display panel and includes at least one visible light source and at least one infrared light source.

Abstract: In a method of detecting input for a portable electronic device, when a virtual keyboard is displayed on a display of a touch panel, an accelerometer detects orientation of the portable electronic device to adjust a contact area of each key of the virtual keyboard. The adjusted display of each key provides a suitable contact area on the virtual keyboard according to the detected orientation of the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A mobile device for setting a signal strength value for the mobile device to receive needed radio signals. The mobile device includes a signal strength value configuring system and a radio signal receiving unit. The signal strength value configuring system is operable to set the signal strength value for the mobile device to receive needed radio signals, utilizing a number of radio station channels detected by the radio signal receiving unit of the mobile device.

Abstract: A method of generating a high dynamic range image corresponding to a specific scene. The method includes shooting a specific scene to generate a base image; selecting a bright area and a dark area from the base image; determining base luminance according to the base image; shooting the specific scene to generate at least a first image, wherein average luminance of a part of the first image corresponding to the bright area of the base image is less than or equal to the base luminance; shooting the specific scene to generate at least a second image, wherein average luminance of a part of the second image corresponding to the dark area of the base image is greater than or equal to the base luminance; and combining at least the first image and the second image into a high dynamic range image corresponding to the specific scene.

Abstract: A mobile device for setting a signal strength value for the mobile device to receive needed radio signals. The mobile device includes a signal strength value configuring system and a radio signal receiving unit. The signal strength value configuring system is operable to set the signal strength value for the mobile device to receive needed radio signals, utilizing a number of radio station channels detected by the radio signal receiving unit of the mobile device.

Abstract: A method of generating a high dynamic range image corresponding to a specific scene. The method includes shooting a specific scene to generate a base image; selecting a bright area and a dark area from the base image; determining base luminance according to the base image; shooting the specific scene to generate at least a first image, wherein average luminance of a part of the first image corresponding to the bright area of the base image is less than or equal to the base luminance; shooting the specific scene to generate at least a second image, wherein average luminance of a part of the second image corresponding to the dark area of the base image is greater than or equal to the base luminance; and combining at least the first image and the second image into a high dynamic range image corresponding to the specific scene.

Abstract: The valve blades of the present invention facilitate delayed onset and gradual or fine variations in the flow of gas through the throttle valve to achieve a process interval of interior chamber gas pressures over a broader valve blade step range, achieve aggressive PI over a broad range for enhanced tool throughput, enhance stability of interior chamber gas pressures during substrate processing, and increase tool uptime and production efficiency. In one embodiment, each of the two valve blades in the throttle valve includes at least one, and typically, multiple notches or gaps for a delayed onset, and finely-graded increase, in flow of gas through the valve throughout the step range of the valve blades. In another embodiment, the semicircular valve blades have a cam-shaped configuration and are capable of varying the radius of the circle defined by the two blades.

Abstract: The valve blades of the present invention facilitate delayed onset and gradual or fine variations in the flow of gas through the throttle valve to achieve a process interval of interior chamber gas pressures over a broader valve blade step range, achieve aggressive PI over a broad range for enhanced tool throughput, enhance stability of interior chamber gas pressures during substrate processing, and increase tool uptime and production efficiency. In one embodiment, each of the two valve blades in the throttle valve includes at least one, and typically, multiple notches or gaps for a delayed onset, and finely-graded increase, in flow of gas through the valve throughout the step range of the valve blades. In another embodiment, the semicircular valve blades have a cam-shaped configuration and are capable of varying the radius of the circle defined by the two blades.