Abstract: A metal product includes a metal substrate, at least one first hole, at least one second hole, and at least one third hole. The first hole is formed in a surface of the metal substrate. The second hole is formed in at least one of a portion of the surface of the metal substrate without the first hole and an inner surface defining the first hole. The third hole is formed in at least one of a portion of the surface of the metal substrate without the first hole and without the second hole, a portion of the inner surface defining the first hole without the second hole, and an inner surface defining the second hole. The first, second, and third holes enhance a bonding strength between the metal product and a material product. The disclosure also provides a metal composite and a method for manufacturing the metal product.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to techniques for enabling self-certification of an electronic device to result in the issuance of a security certificate that the electronic device may use to authenticate itself to another entity. In some embodiments, the device is caused to initiate the self-certification process upon determining that a status of a current security certificate is no longer valid. In some embodiments, an electronic device may communicate with a certificate authority, which may generate a set of policy data that indicates permissions for the electronic device. The electronic device may then generate an electronic record to be associated with the security certificate, which it may sign using a private key. The certificate authority may then verify the authenticity of the signed electronic record using a public key associated with the electronic device. The electronic record may be appended to some collection of records.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method for reducing a computational burden of a blockchain provider. A data processing computer may facilitate an exchange of a data transfer message between respective applications of a first and second device. The data processing computer may maintain an electronic record according to the exchange. A net transfer value may be determined for the record and data comprising the net transfer value may be transmitted to a blockchain provider. Receipt of the data by the blockchain provider may cause the blockchain provider to update a ledger with the net transfer value.

Abstract: An acoustic wave device and a preparation method therefor, and a temperature control method of the acoustic wave. The preparation method comprises: providing a first substrate and a second substrate (S110); forming an acoustic wave structure on the first substrate (S120); forming a temperature measuring resistor on the first substrate (S130); forming a TEC device on the second substrate (S140); and bonding the first substrate and the second substrate via metal fusion to produce the acoustic wave device (S150).

Abstract: Provided are character image processing methods and apparatuses, devices, storage medium, and computer programs. The character image processing method mainly comprises: obtaining at least one image block containing a character in a character image to be processed; obtaining image block form transformation information of the image block on the basis of a neural network, the image block form transformation information being used for changing a character orientation in the image block to a predetermined orientation, and the neural network being obtained by means of training using an image block sample having form transformation label information; performing form transformation processing on the character image to be processed according to the image block form transformation information; and performing character recognition on the character image to be processed which is subjected to the form transformation.

Abstract: Compositions, reactions mixtures, kits, and systems for detecting bacterial contamination are provided, as well as methods of using the same.

Abstract: A solar cell structure includes a semiconductor substrate having a front side and a back side; a pyramid structure disposed on the front side of the semiconductor substrate; a front passivation layer disposed on the pyramid structure; and a first anti-reflection layer disposed on the pyramid structure. The first reflective layer is a multi-layered anti-reflection layer having at least three coating layers. A front electrode is provided on the first anti-reflection layer. A rear passivation layer is provided on the back side of the semiconductor substrate. A second anti-reflection layer is disposed on the rear passivation layer. A back electrode is disposed on the second anti-reflection layer.

Abstract: A mask-type beauty instrument includes a flexible mask and a controller. The flexible mask includes a first flexible layer, a second flexible layer, a plurality of functional layers located between the first flexible layer and the second flexible layer, and a plurality of electrodes electrically connected with the plurality of functional layers. The functional layer includes a carbon nanotube layer including a plurality of carbon nanotubes uniformly distributed. The flexible mask is electrically coupled with the controller via the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method. The method may comprise receiving a second biometric template of a user, and providing an authentication request message comprising an electronic identity and a derivative of the second biometric template of the user to a resource provider computer to conduct an interaction. The authentication request may be forwarded to a processing server computer by the resource provider computer, and the user device may receive an authentication response message comprising an authentication result from the processing server computer. The authentication result may be determined by the processing server computer based on a comparison of the derivative of the second biometric template to a derivative of a first biometric template accessible to the processing server computer. The authentication result may also be based on the validity of the electronic identity.

Abstract: Provided is a computer-implemented method for conducting a secure payment transaction for a purchase at a merchant using a client device and a remote point-of-sale (POS) system associated with the merchant. The method includes receiving, with a client device, at least one identifier for at least one product to be purchased, the at least one product associated with a transaction value, and detecting a checkout action with the client device. In response to detecting the checkout action, the method includes generating at least one transaction message based on the transaction value of the at least one item to be purchased and at least one account identifier, generating a cryptogram based at least partially on the at least one transaction message and the at least one issuer key, and transmitting the cryptogram to the remote POS system associated with the merchant. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein enable training and/or utilizing speaker dependent (SD) speech models which are personalizable to any user of a client device. Various implementations include personalizing a SD speech model for a target user by processing, using the SD speech model, a speaker embedding corresponding to the target user along with an instance of audio data. The SD speech model can be personalized for an additional target user by processing, using the SD speech model, an additional speaker embedding, corresponding to the additional target user, along with another instance of audio data. Additional or alternative implementations include training the SD speech model based on a speaker independent speech model using teacher student learning.

Abstract: An electrostatic adsorption mask is provided. The mask comprises two straps, a mask body, a filtering layer and a tiny power. The filtering layer is located in the mask body and comprises a first carbon nanotube layer, a second carbon nanotube layer and an insulated porous layer. The insulated porous layer is located between the first carbon nanotube layer and the second carbon nanotube layer. The first carbon nanotube layer and the second carbon nanotube layer are electrically coupled with the tiny power. An electric field is existed between the first carbon nanotube layer and the second carbon nanotube layer.

Abstract: A beauty instrument with mask includes a flexible mask and a controller. The flexible mask includes a first flexible layer, a second flexible layer, a plurality of functional layers located between the first flexible layer and the second flexible layer, and a plurality of electrodes electrically connected with the plurality of functional layers. The functional layer includes a carbon nanotube layer including a plurality of carbon nanotubes uniformly distributed. The flexible mask is electrically coupled with the controller via the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: An intelligent harvester with instantaneous stop functions includes a harvester body, a detecting system for detecting a human body within an area range on a traveling route of the harvester body, and a brake system arranged on the harvester body and operatively connected to the detecting system. When the detecting system detects a human body present within the area range on a traveling path of the harvester body, the brake system controls the harvester body to brake.

Abstract: A mask with a sterilization function is provided. The mask comprises two straps, a mask body, a functional layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power inlet. The functional layer, the first electrode and the second electrode located in the mask body. The first electrode and the second electrode are located on a surface of the functional layer and are electrically connected to the power inlet. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to input a current to the functional layer to heat the functional layer. The functional layer includes a carbon fiber layer.

Abstract: A mask with sterilization function is provided. The mask comprises two straps, a mask body, a functional layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power inlet. The functional layer, the first electrode and the second electrode located in the mask body. The first electrode and the second electrode are located on a surface of the functional layer and are electrically connected to the power inlet. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to input a current to the functional layer to heat the functional layer. The functional layer includes a plurality of micropores.

Abstract: A method for planning traveling paths for multiple automatic harvesters, includes performing detection and forming basic agricultural land information by a detection device and receiving the basic agricultural land information at a path planning module. The path planning module sets quantity setting information and divides harvesting areas of the multiple automatic harvesters and travel paths thereof.

Abstract: An intelligent system and a method for coordinating harvester and logistics vehicle are illustrated. The intelligent system comprises a harvester terminal and a logistics vehicle terminal. The harvester terminal comprises a repository monitoring module and a control module, wherein the repository monitoring module monitors storage information of a storage bin of the harvester. The control module receives the storage information from the repository monitoring module, and determines whether the storage location of the storage bin of the harvester reaches a preset location. The harvester terminal and the logistics vehicle terminal are communicatively connected. When the storage location of the storage bin of the harvester reaches the preset location, the control module sends a transport instruction to the logistics vehicle terminal to control the logistics vehicle to transport grain, thereby achieving intelligent coordination between the harvester and the logistics vehicle.

Abstract: A face image processing method includes: segmenting a face in an image to be processed to obtain at least one organ image block; respectively inputting the at least one organ image block into at least one first neural network, where at least two different types of organs correspond to different first neural networks; and extracting key point information of an organ from the respective input organ image block by the at least one first neural network to respectively obtain key point information of at least one corresponding organ of the face.

Abstract: Disclosed are an intelligent harvester with automatic braking function, and a braking method thereof. The intelligent harvester includes: a harvester body; a wireless communication assembly arranged in the harvester body and operatively connected to a remote control system; a communication detection system detecting a communication between the wireless communication assembly and the remote control system; and a braking system arranged in the harvester body and operatively connected to the communication detection system, wherein the braking system controls the harvester body to brake when the communication detection system detects the communication between the wireless communication assembly and the remote control system fails.