Abstract: A multiple access slotted wireless communication system comprising a plurality of terminals and a multi-access receiver is described. The multi-access receiver can decode multiple transmissions in each slot of a frame from terminals in its field of view. Each terminal has an active state for transmitting and an inactive state. After receiving acknowledgement of a successful transmission by the terminal, the terminal enters the inactive state for at least a transmission delay time. This may be the remaining time that the terminal is in the field of view of the multi-access receiver. This may be achieved by the terminal using a probability of transmission to determine whether or not to transmit in the next frame. The terminal may also be configured to select the slot in a frame, and this may be based upon information such as which slots were acknowledged. The receiver may use compression to transmit acknowledgement messages.

Abstract: An expandable pillow cover includes a first layer and a second layer positioned opposite first layer to define an interior space therebetween. The first and second layers are joined to one another at at least junctures of at least two opposing openable sides, and at least two other sides, the at least two opposing openable sides being between the two other sides, wherein the openable sides and the other sides define four corners at which the first and second layers are joined to one another. Gusset panels are positioned between the first layer and the second layer in the interior space and adjacent the at least two opposing openable sides. At least two fasteners, one at each of the at least two opposing openable sides movable independently of each other between an open condition and a closed condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a 3D physical replica of a cardiac structure or a vascular structure and a method for manufacturing the same. According to an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a 3D physical replica of a cardiac structure comprises: printing an inner mold according to a 3D model of the cardiac structure; casting a biomimetic material on an outer surface of the inner mold; and solidifying the casted material to form the 3D physical replica of the cardiac structure, wherein the solidified material is stretchable.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for segmenting a cellular image are disclosed. A specific embodiment of the method includes: acquiring a cellular image; enhancing the cellular image using a generative adversarial network to obtain an enhanced cellular image; and segmenting the enhanced cellular image using a hierarchical fully convolutional network for image segmentation to obtain cytoplasm and zona pellucida areas in the cellular image.

Abstract: An evaluation system including a hardware system for collecting real-time data for evaluating sleeping comfort performance of a bedding system is disclosed. The hardware system includes a thermal and moisture comfort measurement system, a thermal and moisture comfort control system, a biomechanical comfort control system, and a biomechanical comfort measurement system. The evaluation system also includes a computational system having a processor and a tactile database, and a portable device. The computational system is configured to receive and process the real-time data from the hardware system, and is communicatively connected to the portable device for transmitting real-time data for evaluating the bedding system and adjusting the hardware system.

Abstract: Methods are provided for semantic processing of data files including detecting formats of data embedded in the data files and converting the data to formats compatible with a data analysis tool. The method may comprise semantically analyzing components of the data files to assess formatting across a required set of criterions needed by the data analysis tool and determining sets of data manipulation operations to perform to convert the data file to a compatible format. Semantic analysis of values in criterions across data entries may allow for groups of entries to be associated together with transaction ID values common to and unique to the groups of entries associated with a common transaction. The method may group data entries based on values in criterions, test potential groupings based on a behavior test to assess characteristics of entries when grouped in the proposed manner, and generate a new transaction ID criterion in each of the data entries.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods and devices for generating mature oocytes from immature oocytes and improving oocyte quality for improved success of assistant reproductive technology (ART). The methods include the use of tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes, wherein the tunneling nanotube-forming cells transfer autologous genomic materials, biomolecules and cellular components to the oocytes. The devices of the invention include microfluidic device to improve the efficiency of the transfer of biomolecules and cellular components between tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes.

Abstract: Activating an extension includes opening a first compose application by a first computing device. A composed document is received, and an extension is activated in response to the document. The extension may be activated as the document is being composed.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for assessing the likelihood of effectiveness of aspirin-based chemoprotection against colorectal cancer among individuals as well as methods for improving aspirin-based chemoprotection against colorectal cancer. Kits useful for such methods are also provided.

Abstract: A pillow component includes a material layer having a top layer, a bottom layer and one or more sides separating the top layer from the bottom layer, and an interior spaced defined between the top layer and the bottom layer, the interior space configured to receive a filler. The material layer is formed by seamless knitting and is seamless about an entirety of a periphery extending in a first direction around the top layer, the bottom layer and the one or more sides. The characteristics of the knit material layer or fabric can be widely varied. A pillow includes the pillow component and a filler in the interior space.

Abstract: An expandable and upgradeable universal socket, including a socket body and a function module. The function module is replaceable and upgradeable, and is detachably fixed to the socket body. A power circuit of the function module is separably connected to a power circuit of the socket body to enable the function modules to plug and play. A space is provided in the socket body to accommodate the functional module, and a surface of the socket body is provided with a function area corresponding to the function module. Various expanded function modules can be matched and arranged in the reserved space. Small electronic components can be accommodated in the socket bottom box, and the number of external power transformers are reduced, which saves space, reduces exposed wires and beautifies the appearance. There is no need to replace the entire socket when upgrading the socket, which is environmentally friendly and energy saving.

Abstract: Methods are provided for semantic processing of data files including detecting formats of data embedded in the data files and converting the data to formats compatible with a data analysis tool. The method may comprise semantically analyzing components of the data files to assess formatting across a required set of criterions needed by the data analysis tool and determining sets of data manipulation operations to perform to convert the data file to a compatible format. Semantic analysis of values in criterions across data entries may allow for groups of entries to be associated together with transaction ID values common to and unique to the groups of entries associated with a common transaction. The method may group data entries based on values in criterions, test potential groupings based on a behavior test to assess characteristics of entries when grouped in the proposed manner, and generate a new transaction ID criterion in each of the data entries.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the technical field of office stationery. More particularly, it relates to an electric stapler comprising a left cover and a right cover, wherein an accommodation space is formed when said left and right covers buckle together. Inside the accommodation space, there disposes a driving mechanism, a pressing mechanism, a control mechanism, a binding mechanism, a circuit board and a distance adjusting block, wherein said driving mechanism is connected to said pressing mechanism through a transmission shaft for driving the pressing mechanism to move up and down; said binding mechanism is disposed under the driving mechanism and the pressing mechanism, said distance adjusting block is disposed on the binding mechanism in front of the staple outlet, and the paper feeding switch in sais control mechanism is disposed on the distance adjusting block.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric puncher. The electric puncher includes at least one punching device, a rotating shaft and a drive unit. The punching device further includes a support frame arranged on the base and a punching assembly that moves up and down along the support frame. The rotating shaft can be connected with the support frame through rotation. The rotating shaft is furnished with eccentric cams that drive the punching assembly to move up and down. The staggered arrangement of eccentric cams enables the punching assemblies to asynchronously move up and down during the rotation of rotating shaft. The drive unit drives the rotating shaft to rotate. The asynchronous vertical motion of various punching assemblies helps to save labor, thereby alleviating the requirements for motor output power and gear strength.

Abstract: A multiple access slotted wireless communication system comprising a plurality of terminals and a multi-access receiver is described. The multi-access receiver can decode multiple transmissions in each slot of a frame from terminals in its field of view. Each terminal has an active state for transmitting and an inactive state. After receiving acknowledgement of a successful transmission by the terminal, the terminal enters the inactive state for at least a transmission delay time. This may be the remaining time that the terminal is in the field of view of the multi-access receiver. This may be achieved by the terminal using a probability of transmission to determine whether or not to transmit in the next frame. The terminal may also be configured to select the slot in a frame, and this may be based upon information such as which slots were acknowledged. The receiver may use compression to transmit acknowledgement messages.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of puncher, specifically involving EG-1680 Three hole electric puncher, including the base, punching device, rotating shaft and drive unit; there are at least 2 sets of said punching devices, including the support frame arranged on the base and the punching assembly that moves up and down along the said support frame; the said rotating shaft can be connected with the support frame through rotation; the rotating shaft is furnished with appropriate eccentric cams that drive the punching assembly to move up and down; the staggered arrangement of eccentric cams enables the punching assemblies to asynchronously move up and down during the rotation of rotating shaft; the said drive unit is designed to drive the rotating shaft to rotate; the asynchronous vertical motion of various punching assemblies helps to save labor, thereby alleviating the requirements for motor output power and gear strength; this product is compact in structure, easy to use, cost effective,

Abstract: Method and apparatus for segmenting a cellular image are disclosed. A specific embodiment of the method includes: acquiring a cellular image; enhancing the cellular image using a generative adversarial network to obtain an enhanced cellular image; and segmenting the enhanced cellular image using a hierarchical fully convolutional network for image segmentation to obtain cytoplasm and zona pellucida areas in the cellular image.

Abstract: A multiple access slotted wireless communication system comprising a plurality of terminals and a multi-access receiver is described. The multi-access receiver can decode multiple transmissions in each slot of a frame from terminals in its field of view. Each terminal has an active state for transmitting and an inactive state. After receiving acknowledgement of a successful transmission by the terminal, the terminal enters the inactive state for at least a transmission delay time. This may be the remaining time that the terminal is in the field of view of the multi-access receiver. This may be achieved by the terminal using a probability of transmission to determine whether or not to transmit in the next frame. The terminal may also be configured to select the slot in a frame, and this may be based upon information such as which slots were acknowledged. The receiver may use compression to transmit acknowledgement messages.