Abstract: A thin oil film having parylene irregular dendritic-like columns extending from one side to another exhibits hydrophobic properties that can be used as a corrosion resistant coating or water-repellant, biofouling resistant surface. This parylene-in-oil layer can be paired with an adjacent layer of solid parylene that it overlays or underlays. The solid parylene cross polymerizes with the parylene dendrites, keeping them in place as well as the oil film. The parylene dendrites are fabricated by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of parylene over the oil layer, the dendrites self-forming from the bottom to the top. Continued CVD over the dendrites can produce a top layer of solid parylene. Etching the solid parylene away can result in a water repellant, anti-biofouling surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods, systems, and computer program products for managing a plurality of live comments. A plurality of live comments is obtained for a video, the plurality of live comments being associated with a plurality of fragments in the video, respectively. A plurality of features are extracted from the plurality of live comments, respectively. A knowledge base is generated for the plurality of live comments based on the plurality of features. With these embodiments, the live comments may be managed in an effective way. Further, the knowledge base may provide answers to a user query.

Abstract: Improved computer-implemented methods for evidencing the existence of a digital document, anonymously evidencing the existence of a digital document, database management for systems for evidencing the existence of a digital document, and verifying the data integrity of a digital document provide increased reliability, security and enhance trust from users and third parties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotating cored-type biological treatment device for wastewater with low carbon content and use thereof. The device includes a composite frame (1), several biological packing columns (2), a rotating tray (3), a rotating shaft, and a base (4), wherein the biological packing columns (2) are detachably mounted inside the composite frame (1); the rotating shaft is vertically arranged on the base (4) and can rotate; the rotating tray (3) is fixedly sheathed on the rotating shaft, and the composite frame (1) is disposed on the rotating tray (3); and the rotating tray rotates with the rotating shaft, which driving the composite frame (1) and the biological packing columns (2) therein to rotate. The rotating cored-type biological treatment device has the advantages of high efficiency and being renewable and environment-friendly, etc.

Abstract: A drive control system for a linear driver may include a power module, a controller, a motor drive module, a motor, and a position control module. The power module may be connected to the controller, the controller may be connected to the motor drive module, and the position control module may be connected in series between the controller and the motor drive module to form a control loop. The power module may be connected to the motor drive module to input power to the motor drive module, and the motor drive module may be connected to the motor to form a drive loop. The control loop may control the work of the drive loop, and the drive loop may directly form a loop in series connection with the motor and the power module through the motor drive module.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle interior comprising a control element for a user to interact with is provided. The control element may comprise a sensing electrode configured to provide one or more electrical signals and a non-conductive cover material provided on or over the sensing electrode. The sensing electrode may be formed of or comprise a conductive plastic. The non-conductive cover material may be formed of or comprise a non-conductive plastic. The non-conductive cover material may be or comprise an outer layer, over-layer or skin of the control element. The non-conductive cover material may provide one or more touch interactive surfaces of the control element.

Abstract: Methods for calculating the radiation dose to the immune system of a patient undergoing radiotherapy are provided. In particular, the methods provide for calculating an effective dose to blood (EDIC) to circulating immune cells. The methods can be incorporated into radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning systems, which are also provided. The methods can be used to optimize patient treatment plans. Methods for treating a patient with RT with an optimized treatment plan are provided.

Abstract: A furniture item includes a main body with an electrical device installed thereon. A power line electrically connects the electrical device to an external power source and is concealed in a power line channel formed in one or more of the walls of the main body. A switch may be connected to the main body and electrically connected to the electrical device, for controlling the electrical device. A main body door moveable from a first position to a second position may trigger the switch to enable and disable electrical connection between the external power source and the electrical device.

Abstract: A drive control system for a linear driver may include a power module, a controller, a motor drive module, a motor, and a position control module. The power module may be connected to the controller, the controller may be connected to the motor drive module, and the position control module may be connected in series between the controller and the motor drive module to form a control loop. The power module may be connected to the motor drive module to input power to the motor drive module, and the motor drive module may be connected to the motor to form a drive loop. The control loop may control the work of the drive loop, and the drive loop may directly form a loop in series connection with the motor and the power module through the motor drive module.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a smart furniture controller with voice recognition, including a controller body and a control circuit. The control circuit is disposed in the controller body. The control circuit comprises a main control unit, a voice recognition module, an operation panel, a control output interface and a power module. The voice recognition module is connected to the main control unit; a microphone and a loudspeaker are connected to the voice recognition module; the operation panel is connected to the main control unit, and the control output interface is connected to the main control unit. The disclosed embodiments integrate a voice recognition module in the controller. Voice commands can be recognized through the voice recognition module, allowing to control the smart furniture via voice, and making the operation simpler and more convenient.

Abstract: A passenger compartment equipment for controlling a function of a motor vehicle includes a body that includes a control region having sensors which are configured to generate an electrical signal in response to an action such as a force or pressure exerted on at least one of the sensors and which can be connected to an electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle. The equipment further includes a haptic feedback module that can be connected to the ECU adjacent to the control region and to the caps covering the sensors and the haptic feedback module. The electrical signal generated by the sensors is transmitted to the ECU for analysis and for conversion into a command of a function of the vehicle and of the haptic feedback module.

Abstract: A pressure sensing device (1000) comprises first and second electrodes (10, 20) spaced from each other by a distance. At least one of the electrodes is formed of/comprises a unitary piece of non-metallic conductive material. The distance is changeable in response to a pressure/force applied to the first and/or second electrode. The device comprises a measurement module (500) connected to the first/second electrode at a plurality of sensing points (S1 . . . ). The measurement module is configured to measure a change in capacitance between the first and second electrodes, in response to a change in the distance when a pressure/force is applied to the first and/or second electrode, at each sensing point individually and/or at all sensing points simultaneously. The measurement module is configured to determine the location, area and amount of applied pressure on the first and/or second electrode from the individual measurements, and/or the amount of the applied pressure from the simultaneous measurement.

Abstract: Methods for calculating the radiation dose to the immune system of a patient undergoing radiotherapy are provided. In particular, the methods provide for calculating an effective dose to blood (EDIC) to circulating immune cells. The methods can be incorporated into radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning systems, which are also provided. The methods can be used to optimize patient treatment plans. Methods for treating a patient with RT with an optimized treatment plan are provided.

Abstract: A sensor device for determining a position of an operator's finger/hand, comprises a handle portion comprising one or more touch sensing electrode portions. Each touch sensing electrode portion is configured to provide an electrical signal in response to the operator's finger/hand being on or near the one or more touch sensing electrode portions. The sensor device also comprises a measurement module configured to receive the or each electrical signal from the touch sensing electrode portion(s) and determine a position of the operator's finger/hand relative to one or more of the touch sensing electrode portions based on the or each electrical signal. The or each touch sensing electrode portion is formed of or comprises a non-metallic conductive material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a highly effective in situ treatment method for endogenous pollution in sludge, belonging to the field of environmental engineering water treatment. In view of the problem that it is difficult to effectively treat the endogenous pollution of river sludge, the present invention provides the highly effective in situ treatment method for endogenous pollution in sludge, which specifically adopts a combination of phoslock, calcium peroxide and aluminum modified zeolite to perform in-situ remediation of sludge, effectively inhibit the release of endogenous pollution of sludge, facilitate the ecological treatment of polluted water subsequently, and finally realize the long-term water improvement against pollution.

Abstract: A sensor device has a plurality of electrode portions configured to provide one or more electrical signals and a non-conductive material provided on or over the plurality of electrode portions. The one or more electrical signals are provided in response to a change in capacitance between (i) at least one of the plurality of electrode portions and a conductive object being near to or in contact with the non-conductive material, and/or (ii) at least one of the plurality of electrode portions and at least one other of the plurality of electrode portions. A system comprising the sensor device and method of manufacturing the sensor device are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotating cored-type biological treatment device for wastewater with low carbon content and use thereof. The device includes a composite frame (1), several biological packing columns (2), a rotating tray (3), a rotating shaft, and a base (4), wherein the biological packing columns (2) are detachably mounted inside the composite frame (1); the rotating shaft is vertically arranged on the base (4) and can rotate; the rotating tray (3) is fixedly sheathed on the rotating shaft, and the composite frame (1) is disposed on the rotating tray (3); and the rotating tray rotates with the rotating shaft, which driving the composite frame (1) and the biological packing columns (2) therein to rotate. The rotating cored-type biological treatment device has the advantages of high efficiency and being renewable and environment-friendly, etc.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of printers, and in particular to a reman ink cartridge, a reman chip, a printer system communication method, and an ink cartridge regeneration method. The reman ink cartridge is used for solving the technical problem that ink cartridges of different series cannot be recycled in the prior art, comprises an ink cartridge body provided with an original chip corresponding to a printer of a first model, and the reman chip and is characterized in that the structure of the ink cartridge body is matched with that of a printer of a second model, the reman chip is electrically connected with the original chip, makes the reman ink cartridge be matched with the printer of the second model, and at least makes the reman ink cartridge communicate with the printer of the second model.

Abstract: A sensor device has a plurality of electrode portions configured to provide one or more electrical signals and a non-conductive material provided on or over the plurality of electrode portions. The one or more electrical signals are provided in response to a change in capacitance between (i) at least one of the plurality of electrode portions and a conductive object being near to or in contact with the non-conductive material, and/or (ii) at least one of the plurality of electrode portions and at least one other of the plurality of electrode portions. A system comprising the sensor device and method of manufacturing the sensor device are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for directly measuring a patient's relative sensitivity to radiation therapy are provided. In particular, the methods provide for calculating a radiation sensitivity quotient for monocytes in culture. The methods can be incorporated into radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning systems, which are also provided. The methods can be used to optimize patient treatment plans, thereby developing patient-specific radiation treatment plans. Methods for treating a patient with radiotherapy with an optimized treatment plan are provided.