Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a composite decalcification agent of calcified anaerobic granular sludge and a decalcification regeneration process.

Abstract: The present application discloses a biological valve material which is a swim bladder derived biological valve material. The present application also discloses a method for preparing the biological valve material, includes: decellularizing a raw swim bladder; and cross-linking the decellularized swim bladder with a cross-linking agent. The present application also discloses use of the biological valve material, wherein the biological valve material is used for preparing one or more of a biological heart valve, a biological patch, and an artificial blood vessel. The present application also discloses a cross-linking agent for a bio-based material, including a cross-linking compound and an organic solvent. The cross-linking compound includes a polyphenol compound. The present application also discloses use of the cross-linking agent, wherein the cross-linking agent is used to cross-link the bio-based material after the decellularization treatment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a composite decalcification agent of calcified anaerobic granular sludge and a decalcification regeneration process.

Abstract: A phosphorus-based calcification inhibitor (“inhibitor”) configured to prevent calcification of anaerobic granular sludge.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a nucleotide sequence and use thereof in increasing the density of secretory glandular trichomes in plants. The nucleotide sequence is selected from the group consisting of: 1) a nucleotide sequence according to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3 and 5; 2) a nucleotide sequence derived from the nucleotide sequence according to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3 and 5 through substitution, deletion or addition of one or more nucleotides; 3) a nucleotide sequence having at least 80% homology with any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3 and 5. The present invention significantly increases the density of secretory glandular trichomes by transferring any one of the above nucleotide sequences into the plants by means of genetic engineering. Therefore, the invention shows great potential in insect resistance and production of specific metabolites, and has extremely high practical application value.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to improved techniques for performing multi-view image clustering. The techniques described herein utilize machine learning functions to optimize the image clustering process. Multi-view features are extracted from a collection of images. A machine learning function is configured to jointly learn a fused binary representation that combines the multi-view features and one or more binary cluster structures that can be used to partition the images. A clustering function utilizes the fused binary representation and the one or more binary cluster structures to generate one or more image clusters based on the collection of images.

Abstract: Liquid crystal display panel and liquid crystal display device are provided. A liquid crystal display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer there-between. The first substrate includes a first base substrate, and gate lines and data lines, on the first base substrate and defining a plurality of sub-pixels. The second substrate includes a second base substrate. At least one heating sensor is disposed between the first and second base substrates. A non-display area includes a first non-display area, disposed around a display area, and a second non-display area, disposed around the first non-display area. Each heating sensor includes at least one sub-sensor and two sensor terminals, including a first and second sensor terminal, respectively connected to two ends of the at least one sub-sensor. At least one of the at least one sub-sensor is disposed in the first non-display area.

Abstract: Provided are a display panel and a display device. Along a column direction of the matrix, adjacent N rows of sub-pixels form a pixel unit group, N scanning lines of a same pixel unit group are electrically connected, and sub-pixels of the same pixel unit group are electrically connected to different data lines; a length of a first edge of the sub-pixel along the column direction of the matrix is smaller than a length of a second edge along a row direction; along the column direction of the matrix, adjacent N sub-pixels form a pixel unit; among N switch transistors of a same pixel unit, orthographic projections of at least two switch transistors on a preset plane at least partially overlap; among N data lines of the same pixel unit, an orthographic projection of at least one data line overlaps an orthographic projection of at least one pixel electrode.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal display panel and a liquid-crystal display device are provided. The display panel includes a display region and a non-display region surrounding the display region. The display panel also includes a first base including a first substrate, and a plurality of gate lines, a plurality of data lines, and a plurality of sub-pixels disposed in the display region. Moreover, the display panel includes a second base including a second substrate, and a liquid-crystal layer disposed between the first base and the second base. In addition, the display panel includes a heating power terminal disposed in the non-display region and including a first heating power terminal for outputting a high voltage and a second heating power terminal for outputting a low voltage. Further, the display panel includes at least one heating electrode disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and used to heat the liquid-crystal layer.

Abstract: Liquid crystal display panel and liquid crystal display device are provided. A liquid crystal display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer there-between. The first substrate includes a first base substrate, and gate lines and data lines, on the first base substrate and defining a plurality of sub-pixels. The second substrate includes a second base substrate. At least one heating sensor is disposed between the first and second base substrates. A non-display area includes a first non-display area, disposed around a display area, and a second non-display area, disposed around the first non-display area. Each heating sensor includes at least one sub-sensor and two sensor terminals, including a first and second sensor terminal, respectively connected to two ends of the at least one sub-sensor. At least one of the at least one sub-sensor is disposed in the first non-display area.

Abstract: A pressure cooking appliance is provided. The pressure cooking appliance comprises a cooker body and a lid, the lid comprising an upper lid portion, and a lower lid portion lockingly covering the cooker body to form a pressurized cooking chamber therebetween. The upper lid portion covers the lower lid portion from above, and comprises a main lid body and a removable cover, the main lid body comprising an opening portion formed at a central portion of the main lid body for exposing the lower lid portion, the removable cover being removably attachable to the opening portion and operable to expose a portion of the lower lid portion for accelerated cooling of the cooking chamber and speeding up wait time for opening the lid. Further, cooling towel or cooling pack can be placed at the opening portion to help with cooling and allow food to be enjoyed sooner.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an actuator, comprising a first torsion spring body and a second torsion spring body, each of the first torsion spring body and the second torsion spring body comprising: an inner ring; an outer ring; and a plurality of elastic units, connected in parallel between the inner ring and the outer ring. An outer ring of the first torsion spring body and an outer ring of the second torsion spring body are rigidly connected, and an inner ring of the first torsion spring body and an inner ring of the second torsion spring body are aligned with each other. The actuator further includes a motor element and a braking element. The motor element is for providing an output torque, and is connected with the inner ring of the first torsion spring body. The braking element is for providing a braking torque, and is connected with the inner ring of the second torsion spring body.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal display panel and a liquid-crystal display device are provided. The display panel includes a display region and a non-display region surrounding the display region. The display panel also includes a first base including a first substrate, and a plurality of gate lines, a plurality of data lines, and a plurality of sub-pixels disposed in the display region. Moreover, the display panel includes a second base including a second substrate, and a liquid-crystal layer disposed between the first base and the second base. In addition, the display panel includes a heating power terminal disposed in the non-display region and including a first heating power terminal for outputting a high voltage and a second heating power terminal for outputting a low voltage. Further, the display panel includes at least one heating electrode disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and used to heat the liquid-crystal layer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to improved techniques for performing multi-view image clustering. The techniques described herein utilize machine learning functions to optimize the image clustering process. Multi-view features are extracted from a collection of images. A machine learning function is configured to jointly learn a fused binary representation that combines the multi-view features and one or more binary cluster structures that can be used to partition the images. A clustering function utilizes the fused binary representation and the one or more binary cluster structures to generate one or more image clusters based on the collection of images.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a hybrid implant system for fixing and repairing orthopedic fracture and a manufacturing method therefor. The hybrid implant system comprises an implant body having holes on both ends and a locking part configured for attaching the implant body to a broken bone through the holes. The hybrid implant system further comprises a healing assembly made from a material promoting healing of the bone. The implant body has at least one window on a side, the at least one window is aligned with a broken location of the bone, and the healing assembly is inserted into the window in a self-locking manner towards an interior of the implant body.

Abstract: It is disclosed an apparatus for detecting liquid crystal diffusion. The apparatus includes an image acquisition device and an image processing device. The image acquisition device acquires an image of a liquid crystal panel in an image acquiring region. The image processing device analyzes the acquired image to determine an area of an image abnormal region, and the image abnormal region is a region of the liquid crystal panel to which liquid crystal has not diffused. After curing of a frame sealant, defects about liquid crystal diffusion in the liquid crystal panel are detected, and the detected results are feedback to adjust parameters for injecting and diffusing liquid crystal for eliminating these defects. It is further disclosed an apparatus for fabricating a liquid crystal panel and a method for detecting liquid crystal diffusion.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method of producing a knee replacement implant, an implant for knee replacement formed by using the method, and a knee replacement implant. The method includes: defining a hip center, a knee center, an ankle center and a posterior femoral condylar axis of a lower limb; generating femoral geometric parameters and tibial geometric parameters, the femoral geometric parameters and the tibial geometric parameters being measured in relation to the hip center, the knee center, the ankle center and the posterior femoral condylar axis; collecting anthropometric data from a defined population using the femoral geometric parameters and the tibial geometric parameters; and creating a femoral component and/or a tibial component using the collected anthropometric data.

Abstract: An RFID antenna for a POS device has a slender, single-sided, flexible substrate with a first end and a second end. Multiple conductors extend along the substrate, from the first end to the second end. A flexible covering layer is attached to the substrate and covers the conductors. The substrate is wrapped to superimposed the ends of the substrate. A connector connects the ends of the conductors on the first end of the substrate to the ends of the conductors on the second end of the substrate whereby the plurality of conductors form an antenna in the form of a continuous helical coil.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an actuator, comprising a first torsion spring body and a second torsion spring body, each of the first torsion spring body and the second torsion spring body comprising: an inner ring; an outer ring; and a plurality of elastic units, connected in parallel between the inner ring and the outer ring. An outer ring of the first torsion spring body and an outer ring of the second torsion spring body are rigidly connected, and an inner ring of the first torsion spring body and an inner ring of the second torsion spring body are aligned with each other. The actuator further includes a motor element and a braking element. The motor element is for providing an output torque, and is connected with the inner ring of the first torsion spring body. The braking element is for providing a braking torque, and is connected with the inner ring of the second torsion spring body.