Abstract: A non-slip foam floor mat includes a mat body, a plastic film and a non-slip layer. The mat body is made of a foam material. The plastic film is attached to a surface of the mat body. The plastic film has a top surface. The top surface is processed by electric shock or flame to form a plurality of fine dents. The non-slip layer is formed of a non-slip coating coated on the top surface of the plastic film. The non-slip coating is embedded in the fine dents and tightly joined to the plastic film, thereby forming a high friction coefficient to achieve a non-slip effect.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for facial recognition. An example method includes storing encrypted facial features of a target user that are encrypted by using a first public key; receiving a recognition request from an end-user device of the target user, wherein the recognition request comprises an encrypted facial image and a second public key; performing homomorphic feature processing on the encrypted facial image; obtain obfuscated and encrypted output features; obtain obfuscated and encrypted facial features; transmitting the obfuscated and encrypted output features and the obfuscated and encrypted facial features to the end-user device; receiving from the end-user device a difference between the second intermediate value and the first intermediate value; and determining whether the to-be-recognized facial image corresponds to a facial image of the target user, comprising removing an impact of the first obfuscation and the second obfuscation on the difference.

Abstract: Disclosed are a device and a method for determining the solubility of elemental sulfur in a sulfur-containing gas. The device includes a displacement pump, a first sampler, a high-temperature box, a back-pressure pump, a control valve, an adsorption tank, a low-temperature box, a flow meter and a collection tank. An outlet of the displacement pump is in communication with an inlet of the first sampler; an outlet of the first sampler is in communication with a first inlet of the control valve; a second inlet of the control valve is in communication with an outlet of the back-pressure pump; an outlet of the control valve is in communication with a first opening of the adsorption tank; a second opening of the adsorption tank is in communication with the flow meter; and a third opening of the adsorption tank is in communication with the collection tank.

Abstract: An overlay pattern includes a light-transmitting region and a first light-proof region. The first light-proof region and the light-transmitting region are arranged on a same plane, and an area of the first light-proof region is larger than an area of the light-transmitting region. An orthographic projection of the first light-proof region on the plane and an orthographic projection of the light-transmitting region on the plane do not overlap and form a first rectangular region.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with dual side source/drain (S/D) contact structures and methods of fabricating the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes first and second S/D regions, a nanostructured channel region disposed between the first and second S/D regions, a gate structure surrounding the nanostructured channel region, first and second contact structures disposed on first surfaces of the first and second S/D regions, a third contact structure disposed on a second surface of the first S/D region, and an etch stop layer disposed on a second surface of the second S/D region. The third contact structure includes a metal silicide layer, a silicide nitride layer disposed on the metal silicide layer, and a conductive layer disposed on the silicide nitride layer.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for facial recognition. An example method includes storing encrypted facial features of a target user that are encrypted by using a first public key; receiving a recognition request from an end-user device of the target user, wherein the recognition request comprises an encrypted facial image and a second public key; performing homomorphic feature processing on the encrypted facial image; obtain obfuscated and encrypted output features; obtain obfuscated and encrypted facial features; transmitting the obfuscated and encrypted output features and the obfuscated and encrypted facial features to the end-user device; receiving from the end-user device a difference between the second intermediate value and the first intermediate value; and determining whether the to-be-recognized facial image corresponds to a facial image of the target user, comprising removing an impact of the first obfuscation and the second obfuscation on the difference.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a method, apparatus, and electronic device for eliminating distortion of a distorted image. Side information components of a distorted image are generated. The distorted image is resulted from image processing on an original image. Side information components represent distortion features of the distorted image with respect to original image. Distorted image color components of the distorted image and the side information components are input into a pre-established convolutional neural network model for convolution filtering to obtain distortion-eliminated image color components. The convolutional neural network model is obtained through training based on a preset training set. The training set comprises original sample images, distorted image color components of multiple distorted images corresponding to each of the original sample images, and side information components of each of the distorted images.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices, fin field effect transistor (FinFET) devices, and methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a semiconductor device includes a substrate comprising a first fin and a second fin. A first epitaxial fin is disposed over the first fin, and a second epitaxial fin is disposed over the second fin. The second fin is proximate the first fin. The first epitaxial fin and the second epitaxial fin have an upper portion with a substantially pillar shape.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of VISTA agonists alone or in association with other immune inhibitors, preferably another inhibitor of humoral immunity such as an iNOS/NO promoter or nitric oxide or a PD-1 or PD-L1 agonist or a CD40 antagonist for the treatment or prevention of conditions wherein the suppression of humoral immunity is therapeutically beneficial. The present invention is further directed to the use of VISTA antagonists alone or in association with other immune agonists, preferably another enhancer of humoral immunity such as iNOS/NO inhibitor or a PD-1 or PD-L1 antagonist or anti-CTLA-4 antibody or a CD40 agonist for the treatment or prevention of conditions wherein the enhancement of humoral immunity is therapeutically beneficial. Also, the invention relates to the use of VISTA antagonists alone or in association with another immune agonist, e.g., an iNOS/NO inhibitor or a CD40 agonist to promote the efficacy of therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines, e.g.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an access point device, a method, an apparatus and a medium. The access point device comprises: a memory having instructions stored thereon; and a processor configured to execute the instructions stored on the memory to cause the access point device to perform the following: determining an unstable client device which is disconnected from the access point device repeatedly; determining a flap reason for the client device based on a disconnecting message between the access point device and the client device; and performing an operation corresponding to the flap reason to stop flapping.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with different configurations of contact structures and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes first and second gate structures disposed on first and second fin structures, first and second source/drain (S/D) regions disposed on the first and second fin structures, first and second contact structures disposed on the first and second S/D regions, and a dipole layer disposed at an interface between the first nWFM silicide layer and the first S/D region. The first contact structure includes a first nWFM silicide layer disposed on the first S/D region and a first contact plug disposed on the first nWFM silicide layer. The second contact structure includes a pWFM silicide layer disposed on the second S/D region, a second nWFM silicide layer disposed on the pWFM silicide layer, and a second contact plug disposed on the pWFM silicide layer.

Abstract: A nozzle device includes a nozzle body and at least one second electrode. The nozzle body extends along a longitudinal axis, and has a top surface, a bottom surface for confronting a first electrode of a workpiece, a recess provided in the bottom surface, and a longitudinal channel extending downwardly from the top surface along the longitudinal axis to be in fluid communication with the recess. The longitudinal channel has an upper section and a lower tapered section which is tapered downwardly to form a lower communication port. The least one second electrode is disposed in the recess for being spaced apart from the first electrode.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with different configurations of contact structures and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a fin structure disposed on the substrate, a gate structure disposed on the fin structure, a source/drain (S/D) region disposed adjacent to the gate structure, a contact structure disposed on the S/D region, and a dipole layer disposed at an interface between the ternary compound layer and the S/D region. The contact structure includes a ternary compound layer disposed on the S/D region, a work function metal (WFM) silicide layer disposed on the ternary compound layer, and a contact plug disposed on the WFM silicide layer.

Abstract: A rollover alarming system, a rollover risk prediction method, and a rollover alarming method. An axle housing strain measurement unit measures strain values on both sides of an axle housing of a vehicle body. A roll angle measurement unit measures a roll angle of the vehicle body. A collection control unit is configured to collect the strain values on both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body and the roll angle of the vehicle body, calculate a strain difference between the strain values according to the strain values on both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body, and output a corresponding alarm control signal according to the strain difference between both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body and the roll angle of the vehicle body. An alarm unit is configured to output a corresponding alarm signal according to the received alarm control signal.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for detecting and indicating end-of-service-life in disposable filtration masks. Applicant has proposed incorporating end-of-service-life indicators comprising color changing chemicals into the mask. The indicating chemicals may be incorporated into the nonwoven fabric material of the mask, or may be attached to the nonwoven material of the mask, such as by dipping, spraying, or adhering. The color change of the indicating chemicals may indicate to a user that the use life of the mask has been depleted.

Abstract: A method for forming a zinc-plated steel plate or steel belt having good corrosion resistance, comprising the following steps: 1) conveying the steel plate or steel belt into a heating furnace higher than Ac3, austenitizing the steel plate or steel belt, and keeping the temperature for 1-7 minutes; 2) before the steel plate or steel belt leaves the heating furnace and enters a forming mold, applying different cooling manners according to different plated thicknesses, wherein when the single-sided weight of the plating is less than or equal to 50 g/m2, only air cooling is required before transferring to the forming mold, when the single-sided weight of the plating is greater than 50 g/m2, aerial fog or water mist precooling is performed before transferring to the forming mold, and the steel plate is cooled to be below 700° C. at a cooling sped greater than 30° C.

Abstract: The present application relates to a compound serving as a selective PI3K? kinase inhibitor, comprising the compound shown in formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, acid, metabolite or prodrug thereof, wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the description. The present application also relates to a method for using the kinase inhibitor to inhibit PI3K? kinase activity or to treat or prevent diseases or conditions associated with tyrosine kinase activity of PI3K?, as well as a use thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method that includes determining a device geolocation based on a satellite signal received by a weapon-tracking device and receiving a sensor reading using a sensor attached to the weapon-tracking device, wherein the sensor is sensitive to a use of the weapon. The instructions include determining that a change in the sensor reading satisfies a change threshold and, in response to a determination that the change threshold is satisfied, transmitting device state data to a wireless signal receiver via a wireless signal, wherein the device state data comprises a device identifier and the device geolocation. The instructions further include storing the device identifier and the device geolocation in a data server in communication with the wireless signal receiver and transmitting a message based on the device identifier and device geolocation to a client from the data server.

Abstract: A method and a device are for power supply switchover in a power system, including two power supplies, each being connected to a bus through an incoming line. The power supply currently in operation is used as the main power supply and the other power supply is used as a backup power supply. Both the incoming line and the bus have three phases, and the lines are connected by their phases. In an embodiment, the method includes: determining whether there is at least one sound phase among the three phases after identifying a fault in the power system; and if there is, obtaining a power data on the sound phase before the main power supply is disconnected. The power data is usable to determine whether the backup power supply meets the condition for connecting in the quick mode after the main power supply is disconnected.

Abstract: The power tool comprises a first power tool portion having a rotatable collar and a first locking member arranged to be actuated by the rotatable collar and a second power tool portion having a second locking member. The rotatable collar is rotatable about an axis for actuating the first locking member to removably engage the first locking member with the second locking member, thereby releasably locking the first power tool portion with the second power tool portion along the axis.