Abstract: A system for resolving discrepancies in map data includes one or more central computers in wireless communication with one or more vehicles. The one or more central computers are programmed to receive a first map dataset and a second map dataset. The one or more central computers are further programmed to receive a plurality of crowdsourced map datasets. Each of the plurality of crowdsourced map datasets represents the predefined geographical area. The one or more central computers are further programmed to compare each of the plurality of crowdsourced map datasets with the first map dataset and the second map dataset to determine one or more common lane lines. The one or more central computers are further programmed to determine a fused map dataset based on the first map dataset, the second map dataset, the plurality of crowdsourced map datasets, and the one or more common lane lines.

Abstract: A system for fusing two or more versions of map data together includes one or more central computers that receive road network data representing a road network for a predefined geofenced area. The central computers receive road network data that includes a discrete random curve that represents lane markings. The discrete random curve includes a plurality of state vectors that are each defined by a respective location and tangent angle. The central computers estimate the position for the state vectors of the discrete random curve based on a signed distance and the tangent angle by minimizing a spatial Kalman filter cost function and execute a Kalman smoothening function to estimate the position and the tangent angle for the state vectors that are part of the discrete random curve, where the state vectors each represent a map point of the fused map data.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a secondary battery including a battery cell. The secondary battery includes a negative electrode. The method includes: preparing a negative electrode slurry, coating the negative electrode slurry on the negative current collector, and then drying and compacting the negative electrode slurry to form a negative electrode material coating, thereby obtaining the negative electrode. Preparing the negative electrode slurry includes: dry blending a negative electrode active material, a conductive agent and a dispersant to obtain a dry blend; kneading the dry blend with a part of the first solvent to obtain a kneaded material; subjecting the kneaded material, the remaining part of the first solvent, the second solvent to a first wet blending to obtain a first wet blend; and subjecting the first wet blend, a thickener and a binder to a second wet blending to obtain the negative electrode slurry.

Abstract: A method for merging lane line maps includes determining a road topology of a road segment. The method also includes identifying a plurality of fused points based at least in part on the road topology and based at least in part on a first lane line map of the road segment and a second lane line map of the road segment. The method also includes forming a fused lane line map based at least in part on the plurality of fused points. The method also includes performing a first action based at least in part on the fused lane line map.

Abstract: A method for crowd-sourcing lane line map data for a vehicle includes receiving a plurality of observations. The method also includes classifying the plurality of observations into a plurality of observation categories. Each of the plurality of observation categories includes at least one of the plurality of observations. The method also includes determining a plurality of aligned point clouds based at least in part on the plurality of observations. One of the plurality of aligned point clouds corresponds to each of the plurality of observation categories. The method also includes determining a plurality of lane line maps based at least in part on the plurality of aligned point clouds. One of the plurality of lane line maps corresponds to each of the plurality of aligned point clouds. The method also includes updating a map database based at least in part on the plurality of lane line maps.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the invention perform lossless source coding. Nested code structures are utilized to perform Random Access Source Coding (RASC), where the number of active encoders is initially unknown. Decoders can attempt to source decode using a number of Slepian-Wolf decoders corresponding to an estimated number of sources. Multiple source encoders are configured to receive start messages and transmit portions of codewords, selected by source encoding data from sources to remove redundancy, until an end of epoch message is received.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the invention perform lossless source coding. In several embodiments, a nested code structure is utilized to perform Random Access Source Coding (RASC), where the number of active encoders is initially unknown. In several embodiments, the decoder can attempt to decode using a number of Slepian-Wolf decoders corresponding to an estimated number of sources. One embodiment includes multiple source encoders configured to receive a start message and transmit a portion of a codeword selected by encoding data from a source until an end of epoch message is received. A source decoder can transmit at least one start message, and receive codeword portions transmitted by the plurality of source encoders. When a decoding rule is satisfied, the source decoder can decode data from multiple source encoders based upon received codeword portions, and cause the broadcast transmitter to transmit an end of epoch message.

Abstract: Disclosed are an rTRAIL mutant and monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) conjugate thereof. The amino acid sequence thereof is as represented by SEQ ID No.1. Also disclosed are a coding gene of the rTRAIL mutant and expression system, recombinant vector and expression unit containing the coding gene. Also disclosed are an rTRAIL mutant-vcMMAE conjugate and preparation and uses thereof. The conjugate of the present invention has the biological functions of both the rTRAIL mutant and the MMAE; the MMAE is directionally transferred to a tumor cell through the specific binding between the rTRAIL mutant and a death receptor on the surface of the tumor cell, and is released and takes effect in the tumor cell, thus killing the tumor cells less sensitive or even resistant to TRAIL, and reducing the toxicity generated by the separate administration of the MMAE.

Abstract: Disclosed are an rTRAIL mutant and monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) conjugate thereof. The amino acid sequence thereof is as represented by SEQ ID No.1. Also disclosed are a coding gene of the rTRAIL mutant and expression system, recombinant vector and expression unit containing the coding gene. Also disclosed are an rTRAIL mutant-vcMMAE conjugate and preparation and uses thereof. The conjugate of the present invention has the biological functions of both the rTRAIL mutant and the MMAE; the MMAE is directionally transferred to a tumor cell through the specific binding between the rTRAIL mutant and a death receptor on the surface of the tumor cell, and is released and takes effect in the tumor cell, thus killing the tumor cells less sensitive or even resistant to TRAIL, and reducing the toxicity generated by the separate administration of the MMAE.