Abstract: A device, an instrument and a belt for tying the cervix are provided. The device includes the belt and the instrument. The belt is used to tie the cervix. The instrument includes a first outer pipe, a second outer pipe and two fork structures. The first outer pipe and the second outer pipe are rotatable to each other. The two fork structures are connected individually to corresponding axial ends of the first outer pipe and the second outer pipe, respectively, and insert into the belt detachably.

Abstract: Data is received describing a local model of a first device generated by the first device based on sensor readings at the first device and a global model is updated that is hosted remote from the first device based on the local model and modeling devices in a plurality of different asset taxonomies. A particular operating state affecting one or more of a set of devices deployed in a particular machine-to-machine network is detected and the particular machine-to-machine network is automatically reconfigured based on the global model.

Abstract: Provided are an azabicyclic substituted oxaspiro derivative, a preparation method therefor and a medical use thereof. Specifically, provided are compounds represented by formula (I) and formula (II) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers or solvates thereof, and a preparation method therefor and an application thereof.

Abstract: A Rugged portable device comprises: a base, a cover pivotally connected to the base, a first antenna unit, a second antenna unit, and a control unit. The first antenna unit and the second antenna unit are respectively disposed at an edge of the cover and an edge of the base, and the first antenna unit and the second antenna unit respectively have a near-field antenna and a far-field antenna. When the cover pivots relative to the base and is close to the base, the near-field antenna disposed at the cover and the near-field antenna disposed at the base generate a near-field communication (NFC) sensing signal and the near-field communication sensing signal is transmitted to the control unit. Therefore, the control unit sets up one of functions in the rugged portable device. For instance, the control unit switches off and/or switches on the far-field antenna or a peripheral unit (a keyboard or a camera).

Abstract: A substrate structure and a semiconductor package structure are provided. The substrate structure includes a first dielectric layer, a pad and a conductive structure. The first dielectric layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The pad is adjacent to the first surface and at least partially embedded in the first dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer has an opening exposing the pad, and a width of the opening is less than a width of the pad. The conductive structure is disposed on the pad and composed of a first portion outside the opening of the first dielectric layer and a second portion embedded in the opening of the first dielectric layer. The first portion has an aspect ratio exceeding 1.375.

Abstract: A gas detecting module is disclosed. A gas-inlet concave and a gas-outlet concave are formed on a sidewall of a base. A gas-inlet-groove region and a gas-outlet-groove region are formed on a surface of the base. The gas-inlet concave is in communication with a gas-inlet groove of the gas-inlet-groove region, and the gas-outlet concave is in communication a gas-outlet groove of the gas-outlet-groove region. The gas-inlet-groove region and the gas-outlet-groove region are covered by a thin film to achieve the effectiveness of laterally inhaling and discharging out gas relative to the gas detecting module.

Abstract: With respect to a package delivery system configured to optimize efficiencies associated with package delivery, a server computing device may monitor locations and conditions associated with a fleet of vehicles. A vehicle including a first delivery person may be dispatched with packages for delivery. The server computing device may provide updated delivery routes based on traffic and/or other conditions in the environment. At the completion of a work shift associated with the first delivery person, the vehicle may be parked at a location proximate the delivery route. The server computing device may dispatch a second delivery person to the location. Based on an indication that the second delivery person is proximate the vehicle, the server computing device may cause a user interface to surface on a computing device of the second delivery person, enabling the second delivery person to unlock the vehicle and continue delivering the packages.

Abstract: The drip monitoring system comprises a weighing device to measure a carrying weight. The weighing device includes a gravity sensor to sense a motion data of the weighing device. The processing element gathers the carrying weight to compare with an empty weight. The processing element gathers the motion data of the weighing device when the carrying weight is less than the empty weight. The processing element determines whether the weighing device is in a calibration orientation or not according to the motion data. When the weighing device is in the calibration orientation, the processing element controls the weighing device to perform a return to zero calibration process.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for processing a whole slide image, WSI, of a biopsy such as a core needle biopsy or a vacuum assisted biopsy. A skeleton of the shape of the detected tissue is created and a skeleton path is determined. An image is generated comprising a line representing the skeleton path with different line representations along the line representing different tissue pathologies. A pathology summary for the overall line is also prepared. This provides the information desired by a pathologist in a most convenient format and representation.

Abstract: In an embodiment a thermal varistor protection device includes a casing, a varistor embedded in the casing, wherein the varistor includes a first metallization electrode, which is only partly covered by an insulating material of the casing to allow an electrically conductive connection, a first terminal wire electrically conductively connected to the first metallization electrode of the varistor and a contact element electrically conductively connected to the first metallization electrode of the varistor in a region where the varistor is not covered by the insulating material, wherein the contact element is pre-stressed to ensure a fast separation of the contact element and the first metallization electrode when the electrically conductive connection between the contact element and the first metallization electrode becomes loose.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a package structure, an antenna module, and a probe card. The package structure includes a connection member and a first redistribution structure disposed on the connection member. The connection member includes a conductive connector and an insulation layer surrounding the conductive connector. The first redistribution structure includes a first dielectric layer, and a first wiring pattern, and a first device. The first dielectric layer is disposed on the connection member. The first wiring pattern is disposed in the first dielectric layer. The first device is disposed above the first dielectric layer and is electrically connected to the conductive connector.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated generation and presentation of thematic content objects to consumers in a retail environment are provided. A portable device may include a transmitter or transceiver that emits, produces or otherwise transmits a signal that includes information and/or data representative of an identifier that uniquely identifies the portable device. Upon entering an establishment thematic content delivery circuitry detects the presence of the portable device and obtains the identifier included in the signal emitted by the portable device. Using the identifier, the thematic content delivery circuitry determines a theme logically associated with the identifier. The thematic content delivery circuitry generates thematic content output that is logically associated with the theme and communicates the thematic content output to an output device. The thematic content output may include display output, audio output, tactile output, hardcopy output, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A shower bar system for liquid soap supply comprises a soap dispenser assembly, a fixed base, a slide bar which is connected between the two, and an accessory which is coupled to the slide bar. The soap dispenser assembly includes a soap dispensing mechanism and two pivot mechanisms which are disposed respectively at the left side and the right side of the soap dispensing mechanism. Each of the pivot mechanisms is rotatably coupled to a rotary unit. An inner end of each of the rotary units has a connecting opening communicating with the soap dispensing mechanism. A peripheral surface of each of the rotary units is detachably coupled to a soap bottle. The liquid soap flown from each soap bottle to the soap dispenser assembly can be pressed out through the soap dispensing mechanism.

Abstract: A prediction processing system includes a processing circuit and a reference data buffer. The processing circuit performs a first inter prediction operation upon a first prediction block in a frame to generate a first inter prediction result, and further performs a second inter prediction operation upon a second prediction block during a first period. The reference data buffer buffers a reference data derived from the first inter prediction result. The processing circuit further fetches the reference data from the reference data buffer, and performs a non-inter prediction operation according to at least the reference data during a second period, wherein the second period overlaps the first period.

Abstract: A video processing apparatus implemented in a chip includes an on-chip prediction buffer and a processing circuit. The on-chip prediction buffer is shared by a plurality of coding tools for prediction, and is used to store reference data. The processing circuit supports the coding tools for prediction, reads a plurality of first reference data from the on-chip prediction buffer as input data of a first coding tool that is included in the coding tools and enabled by the processing circuit, and writes output data of the first coding tool enabled by the processing circuit into the on-chip prediction buffer as a plurality of second reference data.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure, including a capacitor. The capacitor includes a first electrode and a second electrode respectively electrically connected to a first conductor and a second conductor; and a first dielectric layer between the first electrode and the second electrode. In some embodiments, the first dielectric layer contacts with a sidewall surface of the first conductor. The semiconductor structure further includes a second dielectric layer over and adjacent to the capacitor. A method of forming the semiconductor package is also provided.

Abstract: A gateway is provided with configuration management logic to identify a set of configurations corresponding to a deployment of a particular application, and automatically send corresponding configuration data to a set of devices in range of the gateway. Service management logic of the gateway determines that assets on the set of devices correspond to one or more asset abstractions defined for the particular application, where the configuration data is sent to the set of devices based on the assets corresponding to the asset abstractions. Sensor data is received during the deployment as generated by a sensor asset of one of the devices, the sensor data is processed according to service logic of the particular application to generate a result, and actuating data is generated and sent during the deployment to an actuator asset on the set of devices based on the result.

Abstract: Event triggered network parameter manipulation can include detecting a trigger to collect data associated with a connection between a user equipment and a cellular network; triggering delivery of a radio resource control message to the user equipment by the cellular network; and receiving, from the user equipment, a report that can include operational data associated with the user equipment. Data from the cellular network can be obtained. The data can include the report and operational data associated with the cellular network. The operational data associated with the cellular network can include connection parameters associated with the connection between the user equipment and the cellular network. The data can be analyzed to determine one of the connection parameters that is to be manipulated, and a command that instructs a recipient of the command to manipulate the one of the connection parameters can be issued.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for inhibiting growth of oral pathogenic bacteria and alleviating an oral pathogenic bacteria-associated disorder using a culture of at least one lactic acid bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108 which is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under an accession number CGMCC 21225, and Lactobacillus paracasei MP137 which is deposited at the CGMCC under an accession number CGMCC 21224.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises processing circuitry to: receive, via a communication interface, a compressed video stream captured by a camera, wherein the compressed video stream comprises: a first compressed frame; and a second compressed frame, wherein the second compressed frame is compressed based at least in part on the first compressed frame, and wherein the second compressed frame comprises a plurality of motion vectors; decompress the first compressed frame into a first decompressed frame; perform pixel-domain object detection to detect an object at a first position in the first decompressed frame; and perform compressed-domain object detection to detect the object at a second position in the second compressed frame, wherein the object is detected at the second position in the second compressed frame based on: the first position of the object in the first decompressed frame; and the plurality of motion vectors from the second compressed frame.