Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) apparatus includes a gantry with a first rotation device and a second rotation device, a plurality of light sources configured to emit X-rays to a subject, a detector configured to detect X-rays passing through the subject, and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to rotate the first rotation device in a first rotation direction by an angle of rotation determined based on a total number of the plurality of light sources, emit X-rays to the subject by using at least one of the plurality of light sources and detect X-rays passing through the subject during the rotation of the first rotation device in the first rotation direction, and rotate the first rotation device by the determined angle of rotation in a second rotation direction.

Abstract: A method for taking a picture according to an embodiment may include a step of acquiring a first image of a subject, a step of determining a background and a composition based on the first image, and a step of acquiring a second image of the subject by taking a picture of the subject with the background and the composition.

Abstract: Self-adaptive systems, uses of the systems, and methods for adapting one or more properties of a material are disclosed.

Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) apparatus includes a gantry including a rotation device which has a ring shape and is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a plurality of light sources configured to emit X-rays to a subject, at least one detector provided on the rotation device and configured to detect X-rays passing through the subject, and one or more processors. The at least one processors are configured to rotate the rotation device in a first rotation direction by an angle of rotation determined based on a total number of the plurality of light sources, emit X-rays to the subject and detect X-rays passing through the subject during the rotation of the rotation device in the first rotation direction, and rotate the rotation device by the determined rotation angle in a second rotation direction.

Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) apparatus according to various embodiments may include a gantry including a first rotation device, a second rotation device and a third rotation device which have a ring shape, share an axis of rotation, and are rotatable independently of one another, a plurality of first light sources provided on the first rotation device at regular intervals and configured to emit X-rays to a subject, a plurality of second light sources provided on the second rotation device at regular intervals and configured to emit X-rays to the subject, a detector provided on a region of the third rotation device and configured to detect X-rays passing through the subject, and one or more processors.

Abstract: A method for displaying a page includes: acquiring a plurality of images; extracting features of the plurality of images; generating text based on the features of the plurality of images; and generating the page based on the features of the plurality of images, in which the page includes the plurality of images.

Abstract: Disclosed are device implementations for a hybrid energy harvesting device and methods for harvesting mechanical energy from the ambient. The various device implementations utilize a combination of electrostatic energy conversion and piezoelectric energy conversion elements. The method simultaneously converts mechanical energy into electrical charge by electrostatic and piezoelectric energy harvesting. The devices include a piezoelectric harvester including a pair of electrodes and piezoelectric nanocomposite polymer, an electrostatic harvester including an electret film and a pair of electrostatic electrodes.

Abstract: Self-adaptive systems, uses of the systems, and methods for adapting one or more properties of a material are disclosed.

Abstract: A coupler is provided that includes a member such as a tube having a passageway and at least one end of the tube is inserted into a vessel. Upon insertion, the tube engages with inner walls of the vessel to inhibit movement of the coupler and/or adjoin tissue or a vessel.

Abstract: Self-adaptive systems, uses of the systems, and methods for adapting one or more properties of a material are disclosed.

Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) apparatus includes a gantry including a rotation device which has a ring shape and is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a plurality of light sources configured to emit X-rays to a subject, at least one detector provided on the rotation device and configured to detect X-rays passing through the subject, and one or more processors. The at least one processors are configured to rotate the rotation device in a first rotation direction by an angle of rotation determined based on a total number of the plurality of light sources, emit X-rays to the subject and detect X-rays passing through the subject during the rotation of the rotation device in the first rotation direction, and rotate the rotation device by the determined rotation angle in a second rotation direction.

Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) apparatus according to various embodiments may include a gantry including a first rotation device, a second rotation device and a third rotation device which have a ring shape, share an axis of rotation, and are rotatable independently of one another, a plurality of first light sources provided on the first rotation device at regular intervals and configured to emit X-rays to a subject, a plurality of second light sources provided on the second rotation device at regular intervals and configured to emit X-rays to the subject, a detector provided on a region of the third rotation device and configured to detect X-rays passing through the subject, and one or more processors.

Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) apparatus includes a gantry with a first rotation device and a second rotation device, a plurality of light sources configured to emit X-rays to a subject, a detector configured to detect X-rays passing through the subject, and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to rotate the first rotation device in a first rotation direction by an angle of rotation determined based on a total number of the plurality of light sources, emit X-rays to the subject by using at least one of the plurality of light sources and detect X-rays passing through the subject during the rotation of the first rotation device in the first rotation direction, and rotate the first rotation device by the determined angle of rotation in a second rotation direction.

Abstract: Provided are compositions (which may inks), methods, devices, and systems that are used with 3D printing. The compositions contain fluoropolymer particles, one or more type of a medium, one or more surfactants, and one or more shear thinning agents. The fluoropolymer component can be one or more of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), perfluoroalkoxy, fluorinated ethylene-propylene, and poly ethyl enetetrafluoroethylene. Cartridges that contain the compositions are also provided. Methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions for 3D printing, and articles of manufacture, such as medical devices, are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a strategy to create self-healing, slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces. Roughened (e.g., porous) surfaces can be utilized to lock in place a lubricating fluid, referred to herein as Liquid B to repel a wide range of materials, referred to herein as Object A (Solid A or Liquid A). Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces outperforms other conventional surfaces in its capability to repel various simple and complex liquids (water, hydrocarbons, crude oil and blood), maintain low-contact-angle hysteresis (<2.5°), quickly restore liquid-repellency after physical damage (within 0.1-1 s), resist ice, microorganisms and insects adhesion, and function at high pressures (up to at least 690 atm). Some exemplary application where slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces will be useful include energy-efficient fluid handling and transportation, optical sensing, medicine, and as self-cleaning, and anti-fouling materials operating in extreme environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are device implementations for a hybrid energy harvesting device and methods for harvesting mechanical energy from the ambient. The various device implementations utilize a combination of electrostatic energy conversion and piezoelectric energy conversion elements. The method simultaneously converts mechanical energy into electrical charge by electrostatic and piezoelectric energy harvesting. The devices include a piezoelectric harvester including a pair of electrodes and piezoelectric nanocomposite polymer, an electrostatic harvester including an electret film and a pair of electrostatic electrodes.

Abstract: Self-adaptive systems, uses of the systems, and methods for adapting one or more properties of a material are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a strategy to create self-healing, slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces. Roughened (e.g., porous) surfaces can be utilized to lock in place a lubricating fluid, referred to herein as Liquid B to repel a wide range of materials, referred to herein as Object A (Solid A or Liquid A). Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces outperforms other conventional surfaces in its capability to repel various simple and complex liquids (water, hydrocarbons, crude oil and blood), maintain low-contact-angle hysteresis (<2.5°), quickly restore liquid-repellency after physical damage (within 0.1-1 s), resist ice, microorganisms and insects adhesion, and function at high pressures (up to at least 690 atm). Some exemplary application where slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces will be useful include energy-efficient fluid handling and transportation, optical sensing, medicine, and as self-cleaning, and anti-fouling materials operating in extreme environments.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a strategy to create self-healing, slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces. Roughened (e.g., porous) surfaces can be utilized to lock in place a lubricating fluid, referred to herein as Liquid B to repel a wide range of materials, referred to herein as Object A (Solid A or Liquid A). Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces outperforms other conventional surfaces in its capability to repel various simple and complex liquids (water, hydrocarbons, crude oil and blood), maintain low-contact-angle hysteresis (<2.5°), quickly restore liquid-repellency after physical damage (within 0.1-1 s), resist ice, microorganisms and insects adhesion, and function at high pressures (up to at least 690 atm). Some exemplary application where slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces will be useful include energy-efficient fluid handling and transportation, optical sensing, medicine, and as self-cleaning, and anti-fouling materials operating in extreme environments.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus and method for controlling the X-ray imaging apparatus are provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source configured to generate and emit X-rays onto an object, an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-rays transmitted through the object and convert the X-rays into an electrical signal, a heating portion located at an upper portion of the X-ray detector configured to contact a lower part of the object, a heat transfer portion configured to transfer heat produced in the X-ray source to the heating portion, and a thermal insulation member located between the X-ray detector and the heating portion configured to block heat from being transferred to the X-ray detector.