Abstract: The embodiments of this application disclose a method for generating sign language video performed by a computer device. The method includes the following steps: acquiring acquiring listener text, the listener text conforming to grammatical structures of a hearing-friendly person; performing summarization extraction on the listener text to obtain summary text, a text length of the summary text being shorter than a text length of the listener text; converting the summary text into sign language text, the sign language text conforming to grammatical structures of a hearing-impaired person; and generating the sign language video based on the sign language text.

Abstract: A composition comprising a CRISPR nuclease, where the nuclease includes a sequence with at least 60% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 143-177 and 229, optionally also including a guide nucleic acid (gNA), such as a guide ribonucleic acid (gRNA) and, in some cases, a donor sequence. Also include are methods of creating a strand break at or near a target sequence in a target polynucleotide by contacting the target polynucleotide with a nuclease including a sequence with at least 60% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 143-177 and 229, and a compatible guide nucleic acid (gNA), such as a guide ribonucleic acid (gRNA).

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical topology of an integrated DC charging station and an operation control method. The electrical topology comprises a supply side DC bus, K discrete charging pile units and a mutual aid total DC bus; each charging pile unit comprises an input DC bus, a mutual aid sub-DC bus, an output DC bus, N isolation branches, a non-isolation DC/DC module and an output terminal, the input DC bus is connected to the supply side DC bus, and the mutual aid sub-DC bus of each charging pile unit is connected to the mutual aid total DC bus; the isolation branch comprises an output branch and a mutual aid branch; and when all the output branches of one charging pile, unit are started and the output power cannot meet the required power, the mutual aid branches of other charging pile units are started to meet the required power.

Abstract: A method for metadata updating is provided. The method generally includes identifying a first segment containing a first physical block corresponding to a first PBA where content of a first data block was previously stored, determining a first key associated with the first data block, wherein the first key comprises a block address in a first key-value pair that maps the block address to the first PBA, traversing a B+ tree to locate a node storing a second key-value pair that maps the first key to a second PBA, determining the second PBA and the first PBA match, and based on the determination: updating, in the second key-value pair, the second PBA to a third PBA corresponding to a second physical block where the content of the first data block is currently stored or removing, in the second key-value pair, the second PBA.

Abstract: An image recognition method and apparatus based on a systolic array, and a medium are disclosed. The method includes: converting obtained image feature information into a one-dimensional feature vector; converting an obtained weight matrix into a one-dimensional weight vector, and allocating a corresponding weight group to each node in a trained three-dimensional systolic array model; performing multiply-accumulate of the feature vector and a weight value on the one-dimensional feature vector in parallel by using the three-dimensional systolic array model, to obtain a feature value corresponding to each node, the feature values with different values reflecting article categories contained in an image; and determining an article category contained in the image according to the feature value corresponding to each node and a pre-established corresponding relationship between the feature value and the article category.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a series of multifunctional anti-inflammatory agents comprising tannic acid, Zn2+, and different amounts of gentamicin (TA-Zn-Gen NPs) to effectively improve sepsis treatment through five modes of anti-sepsis activity: (1) bound cfDNA with high affinity and inhibited cfDNA-induced activation of TLRs and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-?B) signaling; (2) inhibited activated macrophage-induced macrophage recruitment; (3) scavenged ROS and reduced ROS-induced DNA damage and cell death; (4) inhibited NO production induced by bacterial LPS; and (5) provided potent antibacterial activity.

Abstract: In a semiconductor manufacturing method, a mask is disposed on a semiconductor layer or semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor layer or semiconductor substrate is etched in an area delineated by the mask to form a cavity. With the mask disposed on the semiconductor layer or semiconductor substrate, the cavity is lined to form a containment structure. With the mask disposed on the semiconductor layer or semiconductor substrate, the containment structure is filled with a base semiconductor material. After filling the containment structure with the base semiconductor material, the mask is removed. At least one semiconductor device is fabricated in and/or on the base semiconductor material deposited in the containment structure.

Abstract: A method for preparing a graphene-containing ultra-fine powdered natural rubber masterbatch, including: mixing a diluted graphene oxide dispersion with an anionic surfactant to obtain a modified graphene oxide dispersion; mixing the modified graphene oxide dispersion with a natural rubber latex suspension to obtain a mixed emulsion; and subjecting the mixed emulsion to spray drying to obtain the ultra-fine powdered natural rubber masterbatch with a particle size of less than 5 ?m. This application further provides a method for preparing a graphene-modified natural rubber nanocomposite, including: mixing the ultra-fine powdered natural rubber masterbatch with natural rubber block, and carbon black.

Abstract: A method for training an image processor having a neural network model is described. A first training set of images having a first image resolution is generated. A second training set of images having a second image resolution is generated. The second image resolution is larger than the first image resolution. The neural network model of the image processor is trained using the first training set of images during a first training session. The neural network model of the image processor is trained using the second training set of images during a second training session after the first training session.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shimming device. The shimming device may include at least one supporting component each of which is configured with a plurality of wire groove groups. Each of the plurality of wire groove groups may include a plurality of wire grooves. Each of the plurality of wire grooves may be in a closed shape. The closed shapes formed by the plurality of wire grooves may be nested. The shimming device may further include wires arranged in the wire grooves of the plurality of wire groove groups of the at least one supporting component.

Abstract: Example communication methods and communications apparatus are described. One example method includes determining power of a demodulation reference signal (DMRS) by a terminal device. The terminal device sends the DMRS based on the determined power. In embodiments of this application, the power of the DMRS can be flexibly determined for different communication statuses.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an injection simulation device is provided including a housing defining a channel, the housing comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a plunger comprising a plunger rod body having a proximal end and a distal end and a stopper disposed at the distal end of the plunger rod, the plunger movable proximally and distally within the channel; and a friction feature associated with the housing, the friction feature for interfacing with the plunger rod, wherein the plunger moves in a distal direction relative to the housing to simulate medicament delivery and in a proximal direction to reset the injection simulation device, wherein the friction feature optionally causes differential resistance on the plunger rod, when the plunger rod moves in either the distal or proximal direction.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for genome modification of a target sequence in the genome of a plant or plant cell. The methods and compositions employ a guide RNA/Cas endonuclease system to provide an effective system for modifying or altering target sites within the genome of a plant, plant cell or seed. Also provided are compositions and methods employing a guide polynucleotide/Cas endonuclease system for genome modification of a nucleotide sequence in the genome of a cell or organism, for gene editing, and/or for inserting or deleting a polynucleotide of interest into or from the genome of a cell or organism. Once a genomic target site is identified, a variety of methods can be employed to further modify the target sites such that they contain a variety of polynucleotides of interest. Breeding methods and methods for selecting plants utilizing a two component RNA guide and Cas endonuclease system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A paste extruding device for a tubular positive plate includes a plate main body. The plate main body includes a cross beam, ribs and a tab. The ribs are linearly distributed on a bottom surface of the cross beam, and the tab is provide on a top surface of the cross beam. A processing tube is sleeved outside the rib, and the processing tube has a cavity shell structure with an open top. A filling cavity is formed between the rib and the processing tube, and a sliding groove is provided at a vertical central line of an outer wall of the processing tube. A processing sliding base is slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the processing tube. A paste extruding cavity is provided at an inner top of the processing sliding base, and a cooling cavity is provided at an inner bottom of the processing sliding base.

Abstract: The invention relates to tubular reactors. In particular the invention provides for a reactor internal component for a fixed bed reactor which is axially receivable within a portion of an internal reaction cavity of a reactor tube. The reactor internal component includes a tubular insert, having a tubular wall with an outer surface shaped and dimensioned to fit into the internal reaction cavity of the reactor tube, the tubular insert having an inner passage of varied diameter which is operable to change a profile of the internal reaction cavity, in use to improve temperature distribution in a catalyst bed provided within the internal reaction cavity of the reactor tube.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kit and method for isothermal rapid detection of a SARS-CoV-2 virus nucleic acid.

Abstract: A power conversion system (PCS) is provided. A micro-control unit of the PCS obtains a current charged ratio of a rechargeable battery according to a state-of-charge (SOC) signal received from the rechargeable battery, and obtains an output power of the PCS according to the voltage and current detected by a voltmeter-and-current meter of the PCS. When the micro-control unit detects that the mains off-grid occurs, the following steps are performed: judging whether a current charged ratio of the rechargeable battery is greater than the first ratio; when it is determined that the current charged ratio is greater than the first ratio, judging whether the output power is less than a first power; and when it is judged that the output power is less than the first power, increasing a frequency of an alternating current output from an alternating current (AC) power port of the PCS, so that a photovoltaic (PV) inverter coupled to the AC power port stops outputting power.

Abstract: A network element is disclosed herein. The network element comprises an add transceiver to generate a first optical signal having one or more optical channel; a line port optically coupled to an optical fiber link; an optical signal inspector operable to sample an optical power of one or more spectral slice of the one or more optical channel; a WSS operable to attenuate the one or more spectral slice of the first optical signal; a processor; and a memory storing instructions that cause the processor to: determine a sample power profile based on the optical power of the one or more spectral slices; generate an attenuation profile based on the sample power profile and a target power profile; and apply the attenuation profile to cause the WSS to shape the one or more spectral slices of the first optical signal into the second optical signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application disclose an image processing method and apparatus, and a computer-readable storage medium. The method includes acquiring an image pair to be processed, and performing image feature extraction on an image to be processed in the image pair to be processed to obtain an image; extracting an association feature from the image feature, the association feature characterizing mutual information between images in the image pair to be processed; identifying a common view image of a common view region in the image to be processed according to the association feature, and calculating a scale difference between common view images; adjusting a size of the common view image based on the scale difference to obtain an adjusted common view image; and extracting at least one common view feature point from each of the adjusted common view images, and processing the image based on the common view feature point.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printing device including a rigid optically transparent plate, a release film, an adhesive layer, a light source, and a reflection assembly is provided. The rigid optically transparent plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the release film is disposed on a side of the rigid optically transparent plate adjacent to the first surface, and the adhesive layer is arranged between the rigid optically transparent plate and the release film. The light source is disposed on a side of the rigid optically transparent plate adjacent to the second surface, and the reflection assembly includes at least one mirror and is arranged at a position capable of forming a light path from the light source to the rigid optically transparent plate.