Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for selecting locations of mandibular relocation features (MRFs) on oral appliances may include determining candidate locations for placing an MRF on a first oral appliance for a first stage of mandibular relocation (MR) treatment and determining candidate locations for placing an MRF on a second oral appliance for a second stage. The method may include selecting from the candidate locations for the first stage and the second stage based on decreasing a distance between the selected pair of candidate locations. The method may further include processing multiple MRFs in parallel. The method may also include increasing a number of initial candidate locations. Locations for intermediate stages may be selected based on interpolating between the first and second stages or based on decreasing a distance between the selected pair if the interpolation fails. The intermediate stages may be processed using a binary search or a linear search.

Abstract: A preparation method of a graphene film prepared with flexible polyimide includes the following steps: S1, laminating a plurality of polyimide films; S2, performing heat treatment while pressing the laminated polyimide films for bonding, wherein the temperature of heat treatment is lower than the temperature at which a thermoplastic polyimide film begins thermal decomposition, so that the laminated polyimide films are bonded together to form a polyimide composite film; and S3, raising the temperature of the polyimide composite film to be higher than the temperature at which the polyimide film begins thermal decomposition for heat treatment and carbonization treatment, thereby obtaining a carbonized multifunctional film, and performing graphitization treatment as required.

Abstract: A suction sampler system for in situ collection of deep-sea floor organisms includes a pressure-retaining cylinder, a pressure compensation device, a cone component, semiconductor refrigeration components, a circuit cylinder and a collection cylinder. Two ends of the pressure-retaining cylinder are respectively equipped with a first and second seal mechanisms, and the cone component is arranged in the pressure-retaining cylinder. The pressure compensation device is connected to the pressure-retaining cylinder through a high-pressure pipe. The semiconductor refrigeration components are arranged outside the pressure-retaining cylinder. The circuit cylinder is equipped with a power supply and a controller, and the semiconductor refrigeration components are connected to the controller. A pressure sensor and a temperature sensor are arranged inside the pressure-retaining cylinder, and respectively connected to the controller.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of a control circuit for controlling a fingerprint sensing operation of a display panel. The fingerprint sensing operation includes a reset operation, an exposure operation and a sample operation. The method includes steps of: performing the reset operation, the exposure operation and the sample operation of a fingerprint sensing cycle during a display frame interval in which a polarity of display data voltage on the display panel remains unchanged; and adjusting an exposure time of the exposure operation to be within the display frame interval.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge device includes at least two conductive materials and at least one electrostatic eliminating circuit. The conductive materials are attached to the outer wall of an insulating hollow tube. The conductive materials separate from each other and overlap in a radial direction of the insulating hollow tube. Static charges are accumulated on the insulating hollow tube to form an electrostatic voltage across the conductive materials. The electrostatic eliminating circuit is electrically connected to the conductive materials and disconnected from a grounding terminal. The electrostatic eliminating circuit receives and eliminates the static charges through the conductive materials to reduce the electrostatic voltage.

Abstract: A kettle-shaped plastic steel dumbbell comprises a kettle-shaped dumbbell piece and a dumbbell shell molded by injection at the exterior of the dumbbell piece; a handle is fixed on the exterior of the dumbbell shell; a corner sleeve is placed at the joint of the dumbbell shell and the handle; the exterior of the top part of the handle is covered by an anti-slip sleeve; the exterior of the dumbbell piece is covered by a smooth plastic rubber shell, preventing rusts on the dumbbell piece surface overtime which could fall off and damage indoor environment, and avoiding burrs of dumbbell piece surface from puncturing users; anti-slip sleeve with corrugated drain slots is installed on the handle which channels sweat towards both ends of the handle, preventing sweat accumulation from reducing gripping friction and therefore reducing the risk of kettle-shaped dumbbell falling; an elastic component is installed at the bottom of the dumbbell shell to prevent the gravity of the kettle-shaped dumbbell from damaging the

Abstract: An InGaN solar photovoltaic device includes a base band, a light absorption layer, an n-type ZnO electron transport layer, and a p-type InN hole transport layer, the p-type InN hole transport layer is on a front side of the light absorption layer, and the base band and the n-type ZnO electron transport layer are on a back side of the light absorption layer, wherein the light absorption layer includes a p-type InxGa1-XN layer and an n-type InyGa1-yN layer which are superposed, where 0.2<x<0.4 and 0.2<y<0.4, and the p-type InxGa1-XN layer and the n-type InyGa1-yN layer are doped with Si and Mg. The InGaN solar photovoltaic device with a flexible multi-layer structure features high in energy conversion efficiency, low in cost, simple in manufacturing, and easy to implement, and thus has a broad prospect in application.

Abstract: Optical proximity correction (OPC) based computational lithography techniques are disclosed herein for enhancing lithography printability. An exemplary mask optimization method includes receiving an integrated circuit (IC) design layout having an IC pattern; generating target points for a contour corresponding with the IC pattern based on a target placement model, wherein the target placement model is selected based on a classification of the IC pattern; and performing an OPC on the IC pattern using the target points, thereby generating a modified IC design layout. The method can further include fabricating a mask based on the modified IC design layout. The OPC can select an OPC model based on the classification of the IC pattern. The OPC model can weight the target placement model.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted certain reversed indazolyl-spiro[2.2]pentane-carbonitrile derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Y, and Z are as defined herein, which are potent inhibitors of LRRK2 kinase and may be useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the LRRK2 kinase is involved, such as Parkinson's Disease and other diseases and disorders described herein. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which LRRK-2 kinase is involved.

Abstract: Materials, designs, methods of manufacture, and devices are provided for an anode material for a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. For example, an anode material may include Li3±xV2±yO5±z. 0?x?7, 0?y?1, and z may be based on the charge resulting from Li3±x and V2±y. Also, a cell can include a lithiated anode material. The lithiated anode material may include Li3±xV2±yO5±z. The lithiated anode material may be casted on a first substrate to form a lithiated anode, having a separator stacked on the lithiated anode. The separator may include electrolytes. A cathode can be stacked on the separator. The cathode being formed by casting a cathode material on a second substrate.

Abstract: A power management system and a power management method for a main system are provided. The power management system includes plural battery units and a charging management unit. A charging rule is executable by the charging management unit. The charging management unit is electrically connected with the plural battery units and the main system to dynamically detect electric quantities of the respective battery units and a system consumption power level of the main system. The charging management unit calculates a system surplus supply power level according to a system supply power level and the system consumption power level. The charging management unit dynamically adjusts charging capacities of the respective battery units according to at least one of the electric quantities, the system surplus supply power level and the charging rule.

Abstract: A sensorless control method and an apparatus for a three-phase switched reluctance motor. The sensorless control method obtains line inductances of three phases according to real-time phase inductances of the three-phase switched reluctance motor and then determines feature points of the line inductances of the three phases. A position angle of the rotor at any time in the next corresponding region is calculated according to an average rotation speed of the rotor in the region corresponding to two adjacent feature points. A control signal is output to realize a precise sensorless control for the three-phase switched reluctance motor. The control apparatus includes a microcontroller, a power conversion circuit, a drive module for the power conversion circuit, a current detection module, a voltage detection module, an input and output module and a direct current regulated power supply.

Abstract: A kettle-shaped plastic steel dumbbell comprises a kettle-shaped dumbbell piece and a dumbbell shell molded by injection at the exterior of the dumbbell piece; a handle is fixed on the exterior of the dumbbell shell; a corner sleeve is placed at the joint of the dumbbell shell and the handle; the exterior of the top part of the handle is covered by an anti-slip sleeve; the exterior of the dumbbell piece is covered by a smooth plastic rubber shell, preventing rusts on the dumbbell piece surface overtime which could fall off and damage indoor environment, and avoiding burrs of dumbbell piece surface from puncturing users; anti-slip sleeve with corrugated drain slots is installed on the handle which channels sweat towards both ends of the handle, preventing sweat accumulation from reducing gripping friction and therefore reducing the risk of kettle-shaped dumbbell falling; an elastic component is installed at the bottom of the dumbbell shell to prevent the gravity of the kettle-shaped dumbbell from damaging the

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer implemented method and related system to improve the efficiency of querying remote databases. The method includes receiving, from a host, a query, wherein the query is configured to retrieve a set of data from a remote database. The method also includes, generating an access plan, the access plan comprising a plurality of nodes wherein each node of the plurality of nodes includes a command. The method further includes determining capabilities of the remote database. The method includes executing the query and returning the set of data to the host.

Abstract: A TFT structure based on a flexible multi-layer graphene quantum carbon substrate material and a method for manufacturing the same. The TFT structure includes a multi-layer graphene quantum carbon substrate, a first source, a first drain, a first gate insulating layer, and a first gate. The multi-layer graphene quantum carbon substrate includes a first channel area, and a first drain area and a first source area that are located at corresponding recessed positions on the multi-layer graphene quantum carbon substrate that are separated from each other. The first channel area is located between the first drain area and the first source area, the first source is filled in the first source area, the first drain is filled in the first drain area, the first gate insulating layer is disposed on the first channel area, and the first gate is disposed on the first gate insulating layer.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of making a weight-type exercise device, comprising the steps of: (1) prefabricating an outer shell half and an inner shell half; (2) forming a slurry inlet port in the outer shell half; (3) mating and sealing the outer shell half with the inner shell half to form a unitary weight shell; (4) pouring a mixed slurry into the unitary weight shell through the slurry inlet port; (5) subjecting the unitary weight shell to a shaking treatment; (6) sealing up the slurry inlet port with a steel plate; and (7) finishing the surface of the unitary weight shell by painting and baking. Compared with traditional one-piece cast iron counterparts, much lower cost can be achieved with a simpler process.

Abstract: This utility model relates to the field of dumbbells and, in particular, to an adjustable dumbbell comprising knobs, bridge-shaped blocks, weight plates, a lift assembly, side plates, an anti-slip assembly and sleeves. The number of the weight plates is two, and they are fixedly attached to the opposing ends of the lift assembly. The bridge-shaped blocks and the weight plates are fixedly disposed between the lift assembly and the knobs. Separation of sockets from inserting plates concurs with extraction of a securing bar from a second through hole and from a first through hole. The handle may be then pulled to a desired position by virtue of the movement of locking blocks in respective locking grooves.

Abstract: An interactive control method is provided. The interactive control method includes the following steps. When robot equipment is located outside elevator equipment, the robot equipment is connected to a first control module disposed outside the elevator equipment to call, by the first control module, an elevator car of the elevator equipment. The first control module determines whether the elevator car arrives at a current floor to return an arrival signal to the robot equipment. The robot equipment is connected to a second control module disposed inside the elevator car according to the arrival signal to control, by the second control module, an elevator door of the elevator car to open. The robot equipment is driven to move into the elevator car. When the robot equipment is located within a working range of the elevator car, the second control module stops controlling the elevator door of the elevator car to open.

Abstract: A preparation method comprises the following steps: S1, laminating a plurality of thermoplastic polyimide films; S2, performing heat treatment while pressing the laminated thermoplastic polyimide films for bonding, wherein the temperature of heat treatment is lower than the temperature at which the thermoplastic polyimide films begin thermal decomposition, so that bonding occurs between the thermoplastic polyimide films to form a composite film; S3, heating the obtained composite film to a temperature above the temperature at which thermal decomposition begins, and then performing heat treatment, thereby obtaining the carbonized composite thermoplastic polyimide film.