Abstract: One example method for conducting a conference between conference participants includes obtaining a scene layout for the conference, the scene layout comprising a plurality of video areas that are each assigned to a respective display video stream from one of the conference participants, and the scene layout forming a common visual presentation for the conference; receiving video streams from one or more of the conference participants; and displaying the scene layout, wherein the video streams from the conference participants are displayed in their respective assigned video areas.

Abstract: Enhancing group sound during a networked conference is disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes generating an audio signal at a user equipment (UE), detecting a group sound in the audio signal, generating a group sound indicator that identifies the detected group sound, and transmitting the group sound indicator to a network server. The method also includes receiving, from the network server, a control signal that identifies a selected group sound, and reproducing, at the UE, the selected group sound identified by the control signal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a decentralized token swapping method with low slippage point and high liquidity. The present invention relates to the technical field of decentralized token exchanging, specifically, providing liquidity to a liquidity pool by a liquidity provider, depositing a X token and a Y token into the liquidity pool in an equal value ratio in a mortgage mode; providing liquidity to X maker pool and Y Maker Pool by X maker and Y maker independently. In the present invention, a Taker determines to swap from the liquidity pool or the maker pools based on a random number. The present invention can effectively reduce the swapping slippage points: if the leverage rate is n, then the slippage point can be reduced to 1/n of the Uniswap mode, and more demand can be provided. For instance, users who plan to sell one asset for another over a period of time can provide liquidity, rather than only rely on users in an equal ratio mortgage to provide liquidity.

Abstract: A method of autonomously backing a vehicle (e.g., a tractor unit) to a trailer (e.g., a semi-trailer) comprising a trailer-mounted coupling device (e.g., a kingpin). The method includes determining, by an autonomous backing module of the vehicle, a target corresponding to the trailer-mounted coupling device; determining, by the autonomous backing module, a path to maneuver the vehicle to the target and align a vehicle-mounted coupling device (e.g., a fifth wheel) with the trailer-mounted coupling device, determining, by the autonomous backing module, commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the target, and transmitting, by the autonomous backing module, the commands to the components of the vehicle (e.g., a braking control module, a steering control module, and/or a torque request module). Suitably configured vehicles are also described.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle (such as a Class 8 truck) to a trailer. In some embodiments, environment sensors such as image sensors and range sensors mounted to the vehicle detect a trailer and determine distances between the trailer and the vehicle as well as relative angles of the trailer and the vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle determines a path to the trailer based on this information, and autonomously controls braking, torque, and/or steering of the vehicle to autonomously back the vehicle along the determined path.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a range sensor is configured to detect a distance between a portion of a vehicle and an object above the portion of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be presented to an operator to allow the operator to control a height of an adjustable suspension in order to manually control the distance. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be used to automatically control the distance. In some embodiments, the distance may be controlled in order to allow the vehicle to couple to the object, such as a fifth wheel of the vehicle coupling to a kingpin of a trailer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transmitting content during a networked conference. In an embodiment, a method is provided that includes establishing a network connection between a first user equipment (UE) and a second UE, generating a video signal at the first UE, selecting content at the first UE, transmitting the video signal from the first UE over a first network channel, and transmitting the content from the first UE over a second network channel. The method also includes receiving the video signal on the first channel at the second UE, receiving the content on the second channel at the second UE, combining the video signal and the content into a combined video signal at the second UE, and displaying the combined video signal on a display device at the second UE.

Abstract: A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors comprises calculating first coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle; determining, based on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location; determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location; determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver to the first location; calculating second coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle; determining based on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location, determining a path to maneuver the vehicle from the first location to the second location; and determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver from the first location to the second location. Suitably configured vehicles (e.g., tractor units) are also described.

Abstract: A gearbox with motor fixing structure is used to fix a motor on the gearbox. The motor has a body and a shaft protruding from the leading edge of the body. The gearbox with motor fixing structure comprises a box and a metal part. The box has a gear set configured inside. An outer edge of a side wall of the box has a first hole. The metal part is configured inside the box. The motor is embedded in the first hole. The leading edge of the body of the motor is locked on the metal part, and the shaft of the motor passes through the metal part into the box to connect with the gear set.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transmitting content during a networked conference. In an embodiment, a method is provided that includes establishing a network connection between a first user equipment (UE) and a second UE, generating a video signal at the first UE, selecting content at the first UE, transmitting the video signal from the first UE over a first network channel, and transmitting the content from the first UE over a second network channel. The method also includes receiving the video signal on the first channel at the second UE, receiving the content on the second channel at the second UE, combining the video signal and the content into a combined video signal at the second UE, and displaying the combined video signal on a display device at the second UE.

Abstract: A storage box having a display panel, which allows an article inside a body to be confirmed from the outside according to an increase in the amount of light caused by an internal light source is disclosed. The storage box having a display panel includes the body and a door including a frame and mounted on the body to be opened and closed, wherein the door includes a glass member provided on a front surface side of the frame, a protective panel provided on an inner surface side of the frame, and a transmittance-variable panel provided between the glass member and the protective panel, the transmittance-variable panel is a panel made of a thermoplastic resin of PMMA or PC and nano-sized dyes, a plurality of nano-sized pores are provided in the transmittance-variable panel.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques for updating a model that represents turning dynamics of a vehicle are provided. In some embodiments, an initial location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to an object outside the vehicle are determined using information from environment sensors including but not limited to image sensors and/or range sensors. In some embodiments, vehicle state information including but not limited to steering angle and wheel speed is received before determining a new location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to the object. In some embodiments, the model is updated using the initial location and orientation, the new location and orientation, and the vehicle state information.

Abstract: The present technology describes systems and methods for a mechanized gladhand and an end effector. The mechanized gladhand may have a collar capable of rotational motion while the mating surface may be in contact with a second surface without rotating. This may reduce reaction loads while maintaining the integrity of the connection. The end effector may include a drive motor, clasping tool, and/or driving installed tool that may be used to couple a tool with the gladhand or may be used in other applications. The end effector may have a compact design to allow precise control. The movement of the end effector with the gladhand may be controlled based on image processing to align the tool with another component.

Abstract: The present technology describes systems and methods for a mechanized gladhand and an end effector. The mechanized gladhand may have a collar capable of rotational motion while the mating surface may be in contact with a second surface without rotating. This may reduce reaction loads while maintaining the integrity of the connection. The end effector may include a drive motor, clasping tool, and/or driving installed tool that may be used to couple a tool with the gladhand or may be used in other applications. The end effector may have a compact design to allow precise control. The movement of the end effector with the gladhand may be controlled based on image processing to align the tool with another component.

Abstract: Methods and system for providing scene layouts during a network conference. In an embodiment, a method for providing a scene layout for use by conference participants during a network conference is disclosed. The method includes identifying a conference host and conference attendees from the conference participants, identifying a scene layout selected by the conference host, and distributing the scene layout to the conference participants. The scene layout includes a plurality of video areas. The method also includes assigning selected video areas of the scene layout to selected conference participants, respectively, receiving video streams from the selected conference participants, and displaying the scene layout so that the video streams from the selected conference participants are displayed in their associated video areas, respectively.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle to a target object such as a loading dock, a loading bay, a dock level er, a garage door, a wall area, another vehicle, or an end of an alley. The target object is determined, and an autonomous backing module of the vehicle determines relevant distances and angles. Using this information, the autonomous backing module may determine a path to the target object, and transmit commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle along the determined path to the target object.

Abstract: A handheld machine tool comprises a machine tool main body and a tool part. The machine tool main body comprises a round housing, a grip portion and a convex portion. The round housing is a cylindrical shape and has a shaft accommodation portion disposed at the bottom. The tool part is connected to the machine tool main body through the shaft accommodation portion. The grip portion and the convex portion are disposed on a side of the round housing. The handheld machine tool further comprises a first button and a second button. The first button is located in an inertial direction of rotation of the machine tool main body during operation. When a user keeps pressing the first button with the finger to drive the tool part to operate continuously, the machine tool main body pushes the first button to the finger pressed thereon along the inertia direction.

Abstract: A composition having the following structure: wherein: R1 is OH, ester group, ether group, amine, thiol, thioether, halide, or a group containing an alkynyl or azido functionality; R2 is H, OH, ester group, ether group, amine, thiol, thioether, halide, or a group containing an alkynyl or azido functionality; R3 is a group containing a reactive functionality capable of covalent binding to a thiol or amine; and R4 is H, OH, ester group, ether group, amine, thiol, thioether, halide, or a group containing an alkynyl or azido functionality; wherein one of R1, R2 and R4 is a group containing an alkynyl or azido functionality. Also disclosed is a method for profiling changes in BSH enzyme activity by attaching active BSH enzymes in a sample to the probe shown above, attaching a tag to the probe, and detecting the active BSH enzymes to obtain an activity profile.

Abstract: A color film substrate, a method of manufacturing the color film substrate, a display panel and a display device are provided by the present disclosure. The color film substrate includes a plurality of color light-filtering units on a base substrate, at least one of the plurality of color light-filtering units includes N light-filtering sub-units, thicknesses of color filter layers of the N light-filtering sub-units are different, and N is an integer greater than 1.

Abstract: A system includes a voltage source, a current source, and a testing station. The testing system is arranged to mechanically and electrically connect to multiple head gimbal assemblies (HGAs) simultaneously, and the testing station includes conductors for electrically coupling to conductive pads of the HGAs. The system further includes memory containing instructions for causing a computing device to connect either the voltage source or the current source to the conductors corresponding to each of the HGAs to be connected to the testing station.