Abstract: A method and system for text-to-video generation. The method includes receiving a text input, generating a representation frame based on the text input using a model trained on text-image pairs, generating a set of frames based on the representation frame and a first frame rate, interpolating the set of frames to a higher frame rate, generating a first video based on the interpolated set of frames, increasing a resolution of the first video based on a first and second super-resolution model, and generating an output video based on a result of the super-resolution models.

Abstract: A method for preparing nanometer MAX phase ceramic powder or slurry having a laminated structure by means of ball milling and regulating the oxygen content of the powder. Micron-sized MAX phase ceramic coarse powder is adopted as a raw material, during ball milling, a gas or a liquid-state gas having a special effect is introduced into a ball milling tank, and by means of multi-dimensional functions and regulation such as ball milling parameters and gas reaction, the nanometer laminated MAX phase ceramic powder or the slurry containing the component is obtained. The surface components and the activated state of the powder are regulated while the particle size adjustment control of the powder is realized.

Abstract: A lock, a vehicle parking system, and a vehicle parking method are provided. The lock includes a main body, a lock switch, a lock controller, a lock communication circuit, and a battery. The battery is connected to the lock switch, the lock controller, and the lock communication circuit, and configured to supply electrical energy to the lock switch, the lock controller, and the lock communication circuit. The lock communication circuit is connected to the lock controller, and transmits a locking instruction or an unlocking instruction to the lock controller when receiving the locking instruction or the unlocking instruction from a second device located outside the lock. The lock controller is connected to the lock switch connected to the main body, and the lock controller controls, when receiving the locking instruction or the unlocking instruction, the main body to perform a locking operation or an unlocking operation through the lock switch.

Abstract: A building photovoltaic data interpolation method based on WGAN and whale optimization algorithm is provided, which includes: obtaining historical building roof photovoltaic output data, perform preprocessing on the historical building roof photovoltaic output data, and uses CNN to build a GAN; describing missing value position of preprocessed data by using a binary mask matrix, and setting Wasserstein distance to define a loss function of a GAN generator and a discriminator; taking the loss function as a fitness function, optimizing an input to the GAN generator through a whale optimization algorithm and obtaining optimized candidate samples; fusing the optimized candidate samples and a photovoltaic data processed by the binary mask matrix to obtain completed reconstructed samples, so as to improve the complementary accuracy, optimize the random noise, remove the unfavorable influencing components, and provide services for building rooftop PV data interpolation more accurately.

Abstract: Wirelessly powered photodynamic therapy devices are disclosed and systems and methods using such devices are also disclosed. In an embodiment, a photodynamic therapy system comprises: an implantable illumination device comprising a light source configured to emit light having a spectrum which overlaps with an absorption peak of an absorption target and a receiver antenna coupled to the light source and configured to extract power from a radiofrequency power signal incident on the implantable illumination device; and a transmitter comprising an antenna, a powering module configured to generate a drive signal which causes the antenna to generate the radiofrequency power signal, and a dosimetry module coupled to the antenna and configured to detect a radiofrequency signal backscattered from the implantable illumination device and determine an indication of the power extracted by the implantable illumination device from the radiofrequency signal backscattered from the implantable illumination device.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus can include a stage configured to hold one or more cured layers of resin that form a component. A radiant energy device can be operable to generate and project radiant energy in a patterned image. An actuator can be configured to change a relative position of the stage relative to the radiant energy device. A reclamation system can be downstream of the stage and can be configured to remove at least a portion of the resin from a resin support. The reclamation system can include a first collection structure configured to accept a resin support therethrough along a resin support movement direction. A first scraper is positioned within the first collection structure. The first scraper has an elongation axis that is offset from the resin support movement direction by an offset angle that is less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for testing an internal force increment of an arch bridge suspender by inertial measurement, including the following steps: (1) selecting a suspender to be tested with internal force increment, and mounting an acceleration sensing device or a speed sensing device at a lower edge of the suspender to be tested; (2) setting an appropriate sampling frequency and collecting signals; (3) processing information data collected in step (2) by using Formulas; and (4) recording a result of the information data processing and obtaining the internal force increment of the suspender. The method can obtain the internal force increment of the suspender by collecting acceleration or speed signals of the lower edge of the suspender and performing calculation from the signals. This method has the advantages of simple and convenient testing, high replicability and low test cost.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus can include a stage configured to hold a component formed by one or more layers of resin. A support plate can be positioned above the stage. A radiant energy device can be positioned above the stage. The radiant energy device can be operable to generate and project energy in a predetermined pattern. A feed module can be configured to operably couple with a first end portion of a resin support and can be positioned upstream of the stage. A take-up module can be configured to operably couple with a second end portion of the resin support and can be positioned downstream of the stage.

Abstract: A recombinant AAV vector including a sequence for introducing the expression of G protein-coupled receptor 173 (GPR173) and specifically targeting GPR173 expressing neurons in a brain is provided. A method of restoring the excitatory/inhibitory (E/I) balance in brain or for prophylaxis and/or therapy of a neurological condition in a subject in need thereof by administrating the recombinant AAV vector or a GPR173 agonist to the subject is also provided.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a support configured to support a resin and a constituent material. A support plate includes a window. A stage is configured to hold one or more composite layers of the resin and the constituent material to form a composite component positioned opposite the support plate. A radiant energy device is positioned on an opposite side of the support from the stage and is operable to generate and project radiant energy in a patterned image through the window. An actuator assembly is configured to move the stage in a Z-axis direction and a Y-axis direction.

Abstract: A method for producing a component layer-by-layer includes: providing two or more resin handling assemblies, each including a resin support which has at least a portion which is transparent, each resin support defining a build surface located in a build zone of the respective assembly; executing a build cycle, including: depositing on each build surface radiant-energy-curable resin, the resin on each build surface being a unique material combination; positioning a stage relative to one of the build surfaces to define a layer increment; selectively curing the resin using applied radiant energy so as to define a cross-sectional layer of the component; separating the component from the build surface; cleaning at least one of the component and the stage; and repeating the cycle, for a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the layers is cured in each of the build zone. Apparatus is described for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Compounds are provided as inhibitors of CXCR2, having the structure:

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a feed module and a take-up module that are configured to operably couple with a foil. A stage is configured to hold one or more cured layers of a resin that form a component. A radiant energy device is positioned opposite to the at least one stage. The radiant energy device is operable to generate and project radiant energy in a predetermined pattern. An actuator is configured to change a relative position of the at least one stage and the foil. An accumulator is positioned between the feed module and the take-up module. The accumulator is configured to retain an intermediate portion of the foil to allow a first portion of the foil upstream of the accumulator to move at a first speed and a second portion of the foil downstream of the accumulator to move at a second speed during a defined time period.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing and packaging a special-shaped cigarette includes the following steps: designing inner packaging case paper capable of being folded into a special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity; folding the inner packaging case paper to form the special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity; filling an interior of the special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity with an ordinary cigarette; and shelving for a certain period of time, so that a cross section of the ordinary cigarette changes from a circle to a special shape, and the ordinary cigarette is accommodated in the special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity. A diameter of an inscribed circle of the special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity is less than a diameter of the ordinary cigarette, and a material of the inner packaging case paper is a paperboard or a food grade PVC sheet.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing and packaging a special-shaped cigarette includes the following steps: designing inner packaging case paper capable of being folded into a special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity; folding the inner packaging case paper to form the special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity; filling an interior of the special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity with an ordinary cigarette; and shelving for a certain period of time, so that a cross section of the ordinary cigarette changes from a circle to a special shape, and the ordinary cigarette is accommodated in the special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity. A diameter of an inscribed circle of the special-shaped cigarette accommodating cavity is less than a diameter of the ordinary cigarette, and a material of the inner packaging case paper is a paperboard or a food grade PVC sheet.

Abstract: Provided herein are anti-MARCO antibodies. Provided are also methods of generating and using anti-MARCO antibodies.

Abstract: A fully-automatic aluminum thermal-spraying corrosion prevention production line based on robots and visual recognition is provided. The production line comprises an automatic feeding system comprising feeding carrying and conveying mechanisms; a laser derusting system comprising a derusting robot, a laser cleaning nozzle and derusting conveying mechanisms; an aluminum thermal-spraying system comprising an aluminum spraying robot and an aluminum thermal-spraying gun; an automatic rolling system comprising a rolling pedestal, a first rolling wheel, a second rolling wheel and a rolling drive mechanism; a laser cutting system; and a discharging and stacking system.

Abstract: A molecular marker for identifying DNA methylation and thereby detecting the benignity or malignancy of a lung nodule is disclosed. The molecular marker for identifying DNA methylation includes the sequence of, or the completely complementary sequence to, SEQ ID NO:6 or a continuous fragment of at least 55% of the full length of the sequence of, or the completely complementary sequence to, SEQ ID NO:6. Also disclosed are applications of the molecular marker for identifying DNA methylation, including a corresponding detection reagent kit and a corresponding detection method. The disclosed molecular marker combinations for identifying DNA methylation are highly correlated to lung cancer, are highly sensitive and specific when used to detect the benignity or malignancy of a lung nodule, and can increase the detection rate of malignant lung nodules while lowering the false positive rate.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a treatment process and treatment system of enhanced up-flow multiphase wastewater oxidation. The treatment process includes the following steps: 1) the wastewater is fed into the up-flow multiphase wastewater oxidation system for oxidation treatment; 2) the wastewater is fed to the solid-liquid separation system for solid-liquid separation, the separated heterogeneous catalytic carrier (5) is fed back to the up-flow multiphase wastewater oxidation system, and the wastewater is fed to the neutralization and degassing system; 3) the wastewater is fed to the neutralization and degassing system to adjust a pH of the wastewater to 5.5-7.5, and then is degassed by stirring; 4) the wastewater is fed to the flocculation and sedimentation system for sludge-water separation, a supernatant is discharged, and an outward harmless treatment is performed after a pressure filtration of a sedimentary iron sludge.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method of additively manufacturing a part including depositing a layer of a powder on a working surface, depositing a binder solution on the layer of the powder at first locations, and depositing a sintering aid solution on the layer of the powder at second locations. The sintering aid solution comprises a sintering aid in a solvent. In various embodiments, the sintering aid enables an increased brown strength as compared to parts containing unbound powder. The method enables binders that provide high green strength to be used at the edges of the part, while also balancing a shortened debind time with an increased brown strength. Embodiments in which binder solution is deposited according to a predetermined pattern at second locations are also described.