Abstract: An anode dispersion, which may be used in forming an anode of a lithium-ion battery, is disclosed. The anode dispersion includes: (1) primary anode active particles (PAAPs) that each include silicon (Si) and carbon (C), (2) functionalized pre-lithiation particles (FPLiPs) including lithium (Li), and (3) a solvent composition in which the PAAPs and FPLiPs are dispersed. In some embodiments, a mass ratio of the PAAPs to the FPLiPs is in a range of about 10:1 to about 200:1. In some embodiments, each of the FPLiPs includes a core and an outer protective coating around the core, with the outer protective coating including an oligomeric and/or a polymeric dispersant. Additionally, methods of making an anode, methods of making a lithium-ion battery, methods of making an anode-separator laminate, anodes, lithium-ion batteries, and anode-separator laminates are disclosed.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for strain-specific identification and assessment of susceptibility of microorganisms based on the response of sensors in a colorimetric sensor array to metabolic products of the microorganism. An exemplary method includes culturing a sample containing microorganisms in a medium and in gaseous communication with a colorimetric sensor array. Sensors in the colorimetric sensor array are exposed to volatile organic compounds produced by the microorganism. The method then includes assessing a resistance of the microorganism to at least one substance. The resistance is assessed based on a response of the sensors in the colorimetric sensor array to the volatile organic compounds produced by the microorganism.

Abstract: A method of making a battery electrode is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes stages (A1), (A2), and (A3). Stage (A1) includes providing a battery electrode precursor composition. The battery electrode precursor composition includes an electrochemically active material and a polymerizable binder precursor. Stage (A2) includes processing the battery electrode precursor composition to form a battery electrode precursor disposed on and/or in a current collector. Stage (A3) includes transforming the battery electrode precursor to form a battery electrode including a binder. The transforming of the battery electrode precursor includes polymerizing the polymerizable binder precursor in the battery electrode precursor to form the binder. A battery electrode, a lithium-ion battery, and a method of making a lithium-ion battery are also disclosed.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for strain-specific identification and assessment of susceptibility of microorganisms based on the response of sensors in a colorimetric sensor array to metabolic products of the microorganism. An exemplary method includes culturing a sample containing microorganisms in a medium and in gaseous communication with a colorimetric sensor array. Sensors in the colorimetric sensor array are exposed to volatile organic compounds produced by the microorganism. The method then includes assessing a resistance of the microorganism to at least one substance. The resistance is assessed based on a response of the sensors in the colorimetric sensor array to the volatile organic compounds produced by the microorganism.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle AR display device and method, and an AR service platform and, more particularly, to a method for outputting additional information of an object photographed by a camera mounted on a moving vehicle to match the object. In this regard, the present disclosure provides an AR service platform system comprising: a relay terminal that calculates the location, direction, or position of a vehicle by using information collected from a positioning sensor or a camera, extracts a POI object included in an image obtained from the camera, and controls additional information regarding the extracted POI object to be output to match the POI object; and a main (AR) server that is connected to the relay terminal, extracts the additional information regarding the POI object, which is included in the information collected from the camera, and provides the additional information to the relay terminal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling a multi-image display provided in a vehicle, and a method thereof. According to the present disclosure, a multi-image display device may simultaneously output two or more images separated depending on an output angle or an optical frequency, and a first reflection member provided in an indoor ceiling of the vehicle may reflect one image among the two or more images output from the multi-image display device.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an around view comprises: first and second cameras for acquiring first and second image information; and a processor. The processor can generate an around view image including a first area including a subject overlapping area and a second area excluding the subject overlapping area, on the basis of first and second images. The subject overlapping area is disposed between first and second boundary lines in the first and second images. The first boundary line is located in the first area, and the second boundary line adjoins the second area. If it is predicted that a first object will pass through the second boundary line due to the first object approaching within a predetermined distance thereto, the processor can generate an around view image in which the second area is changed so that the second area includes the subject overlapping area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling a multi-image display provided in a vehicle, and a method thereof. According to the present disclosure, a multi-image display device may simultaneously output two or more images separated depending on an output angle or an optical frequency, and a first reflection member provided in an indoor ceiling of the vehicle may reflect one image among the two or more images output from the multi-image display device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image processing method including adjusting a light exposure time of an image acquisition unit by using a target image converted to be output in a desired output mode among a plurality of output modes; and displaying target images acquired according to the adjustment.

Abstract: Sensors arrays that include indicators arranged in a pattern on a substrate. The indicators include nucleophilic indicators. In some examples, the sensor arrays with multiple nucleophilic indicators provide superior detection and identification of microorganisms, cancer biomarkers, formaldehyde, organophosphates, and aldehydes.

Abstract: Sensors arrays that include indicators arranged in a pattern on a substrate. The indicators include nucleophilic indicators. In some examples, the sensor arrays with multiple nucleophilic indicators provide superior detection and identification of microorganisms, cancer biomarkers, formaldehyde, organophosphates, and aldehydes.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an around view comprises: first and second cameras for acquiring first and second image information; and a processor. The processor can generate an around view image including a first area including a subject overlapping area and a second area excluding the subject overlapping area, on the basis of first and second images. The subject overlapping area is disposed between first and second boundary lines in the first and second images. The first boundary line is located in the first area, and the second boundary line adjoins the second area. If it is predicted that a first object will pass through the second boundary line due to the first object approaching within a predetermined distance thereto, the processor can generate an around view image in which the second area is changed so that the second area includes the subject overlapping area.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for species and/or strain specific identification and assessment of susceptibility of microorganisms based on the response of sensors in a colorimetric sensor array to metabolic products of the microorganism. An exemplary method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can include culturing a sample that contains microorganisms. The sample can be in a medium which is exposed to a colorimetric sensor array. A test substance can be introduced to the sample. The method can assess a susceptibility of the microorganisms to the test substance based on a change in at least one sensor in the colorimetric sensor array. Sensors in the colorimetric sensor array can change in response to volatile organic compounds produced by the microorganisms after addition of the test sub stance.

Abstract: Disclosed are an image processing apparatus including a deserializer receiving respective Bayer image information pieces acquired from a plurality of cameras; and an image processor processing Bayer data processed and output by the deserializer to produce one stitched image from a plurality of Bayer images acquired from the plurality of cameras, wherein the one stitched image is output.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an around view comprises: first and second cameras for acquiring first and second image information; and a processor. The processor can generate an around view image including a first area including a subject overlapping area and a second area excluding the subject overlapping area, on the basis of first and second images. The subject overlapping area is disposed between first and second boundary lines in the first and second images. The first boundary line is located in the first area, and the second boundary line adjoins the second area. If it is predicted that a first object will pass through the second boundary line due to the first object approaching within a predetermined distance thereto, the processor can generate an around view image in which the second area is changed so that the second area includes the subject overlapping area.

Abstract: An image matching method and apparatus are disclosed. The method according to the present embodiment comprises: a step of acquiring source image; a step of acquiring a transformation image, by converting the display mode of the source images into a top view and adjusting the brightness thereof through auto exposure (AE); a step of acquiring image information; and a step of generating a target image comprising a first area and a second area in an overlap area in which pixels of a corrected transformation image are disposed on the basis of the image information, wherein the correction comprises gradation correction of the pixels of an image disposed in the first area and pixels of an image in the second area.

Abstract: An image matching method and apparatus are disclosed. The method according to the present embodiment comprises: a step of acquiring source image; a step of acquiring a transformation image, by converting the display mode of the source images into a top view and adjusting the brightness thereof through auto exposure (AE); a step of acquiring image information; and a step of generating a target image comprising a first area and a second area in an overlap area in which pixels of a corrected transformation image are disposed on the basis of the image information, wherein the correction comprises gradation correction of the pixels of an image disposed in the first area and pixels of an image in the second area.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an around view comprises: first and second cameras for acquiring first and second image information; and a processor. The processor can generate an around view image including a first area including a subject overlapping area and a second area excluding the subject overlapping area, on the basis of first and second images. The subject overlapping area is disposed between first and second boundary lines in the first and second images. The first boundary line is located in the first area, and the second boundary line adjoins the second area. If it is predicted that a first object will pass through the second boundary line due to the first object approaching within a predetermined distance thereto, the processor can generate an around view image in which the second area is changed so that the second area includes the subject overlapping area.

Abstract: A device for providing moving body information for a vehicle, according to one embodiment, includes an image acquisition unit acquiring a peripheral image of the vehicle, an image extraction unit extracting at least one of a first image of an upper body of at least one moving object or a second image of a lower body of the moving object from the peripheral image of the vehicle, and a moving object information determination unit determining at least one of presence/absence or a position of the moving object using at least one of the extracted first image or second image, wherein the image extraction unit extracts as the first image at least one of a ‘1-1’-st image of an entirety of the upper body or a ‘1-2’-nd image of a part of the upper body, and extracts as the second image at least one of a ‘2-1’-st image of an entirety of the lower body or a ‘2-2’-nd image of a part of the lower body.

Abstract: Disclosed are an image processing apparatus including a deserializer receiving respective Bayer image information pieces acquired from a plurality of cameras; and an image processor processing Bayer data processed and output by the deserializer to produce one stitched image from a plurality of Bayer images acquired from the plurality of cameras, wherein the one stitched image is output.