Abstract: Described are methods and systems for real-time remote avatar creation and animation control. A sensor device captures images of non-rigid objects in a scene. A server coupled to the sensor device generates an initial 3D model for each of the non-rigid objects in the scene using the images. The server detects landmark points on the non-rigid objects using the initial 3D model. The server generates a control point animation map for the 3D model using the detected points. The server applies the animation map to the 3D model to generate a mapped 3D model. A viewer coupled to the server receives (i) the mapped 3D model and (ii) tracking information associated with the objects, including a model pose and deformation of the landmark points. The viewer modifies the mapped 3D model using the tracking information, and renders a video stream on the viewer using the modified 3D model.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for acquiring target data from and sending target data to a network. An NDN network and a TCP/IP network are simultaneously contained as a network layer protocol, and the NDN network is used to perform interaction of control information and searching of target data, while the TCP/IP network is used to perform specific transmission of the target data. Not only are intelligent and efficient content distribution advantages of the NDN network made use of, but also, by means of the efficient transmission capability of the TCP/IP network in an existing network device and communication environment, the content distribution capability in a hybrid network simultaneously having the TCP/IP network and the NDN network is improved.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a control valve comprising a first valve assembly between an inlet and an outlet. The first valve assembly comprises: a valve seat fixed relative to the valve body with an opening in a sidewall; a slider rotating inside the valve seat to block the opening, but stationary in an axial direction; a regulating valve plug with an opening at one end, surrounding the valve seat and movable in the axial direction to block the opening in the sidewall of the valve seat; and a first valve stem connected to the slider and to the regulating valve plug, the first valve stem having one end extending out of the valve body. A first overlap between the slider and the opening and a second overlap of the plug and the opening are changed by movement of the first valve stem.

Abstract: The present invention provides a smart power supply system including an open storage chamber, a rail, and photovoltaic umbrellas each including a plurality of photovoltaic umbrella panels. The photovoltaic umbrellas may be stored in the storage chamber; the storage chamber is connected to the rail via an opening. When in use, the photovoltaic umbrellas are moved upward from the storage chamber to the rail, then photovoltaic umbrella panels of the photovoltaic umbrellas are expanded. During storage, the photovoltaic umbrella panels of the photovoltaic umbrellas are collapsed, then the photovoltaic umbrellas move downwards along the rail and are then stored in the storage chamber. In the present invention, when use of the photovoltaic umbrellas is required, the photovoltaic umbrellas are expanded outdoor; under certain circumstances such as raining and typhoon, the photovoltaic umbrellas are stored indoor to prevent damages caused to the photovoltaic umbrellas.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for pushing a live broadcast video are provided. The method includes obtaining plural live broadcast videos related to a live broadcast theme, the live broadcast videos including live broadcast videos enabled after a participation entrance of the live broadcast theme is triggered. Tags of the plurality of live broadcast videos are obtained. The tags correspond to video display locations on a live broadcast theme page of the live broadcast theme in a one-to-one correspondence. The tags are added to the live broadcast videos. A live broadcast video to which the tags have been added is selected as a target live broadcast video. The selected target live broadcast video is pushed to the live broadcast theme page in real-time, the target live broadcast video being played at a corresponding display location on the live broadcast theme page.

Abstract: A camera assembly may include a fixed holder; a support means; a guiding rack, arranged on the fixed holder; a guiding gear rotatably arranged on the support means and movably engaged with the guiding rack; a camera module arranged on the support means and configured to move between a first position at which the camera module extends out of the fixed holder and a second position at which the camera module retracts into the fixed holder with movement of the support means; a chain device rotatable relative to the fixed holder; and a power device comprising an output end coupled to the chain device and configured to drive the chain device to rotate, such that the camera module moves between the first position and the second position. An electronic apparatus and a method for controlling a camera assembly of an electronic apparatus are further provided.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus related to optical modulators. In one aspect, a device includes a substrate, a first electrically insulating material disposed over the substrate, a first graphene layer and a second graphene layer disposed in the first electrically insulating material and being separated by the first electrically insulating material, and a waveguide disposed on the first electrically insulating material. At least a portion of the second graphene layer overlays at least a portion of the first graphene layer. The waveguide overlays both the first graphene layer and the second graphene layer.

Abstract: An automatic handle assembly system for a paint brush, including a feeding device, a conveying device, a handle pushing device, a pneumatic system, and a control system. The feeding device is used for transporting a glue-filled paint brush head to an entrance of the conveying device. The conveying device is used for realizing transportation, pressing and precise positioning of the paint brush head. The handle pushing device is used for pushing a paint brush handle to precisely insert into the paint brush head. The feeding device, the conveying device, and the handle pushing device are all connected to the pneumatic system and the control system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a voiceprint verification method and device. The voiceprint verification method comprises receiving verification voice data relating to a verification phrase; generating a verification voiceprint on the basis of said verification voice data; determining whether a similarity value between the verification voiceprint and a reference voiceprint conforms to a preset similarity value; and, if the similarity value between the verification voiceprint and a reference voiceprint conforms to a preset similarity value, then determining there is a match between the verification voiceprint and the reference voiceprint.

Abstract: A machine accesses view maps that each corresponds to a different point on a surface of a three-dimensional object. The machine generates vectors of coefficients by calculating a corresponding transform of each view map. The vectors specify a corresponding coefficient for each basis function among a group of basis functions. For each basis function in the group, the machine generates a spatial representation of coefficients specified for that basis function across all of the accessed view maps, and then quantizes the spatial representation of coefficients for that basis function. The quantized spatial representation forms part of a group of quantized spatial representations of coefficients that corresponds to the accessed view maps. The machine then provides the group of quantized spatial representations of coefficients as a compressed version of the view maps. A decoder device can then approximate the view maps based on the group of quantized spatial representations.

Abstract: A method is performed at a computer for automatically correcting typographical errors. The computer selects a target word in a target sentence and identifies a target word therein as having a typographical error and first and second sequences of words separated by the target word as context. After identifying, among a database of grammatically correct sentences, a set of sentences having the first and second sequences of words, each sentence including a replacement word, the computer selects a set of candidate grammatically correct sentences whose corresponding replacement words have similarities to the target word above a pre-set threshold, Finally, the computer chooses, among the set of candidate grammatically correct sentences, a fittest grammatically correct sentence according to a linguistic model and replaces the target word in the target sentence with the replacement word within the fittest grammatically correct sentence.

Abstract: A sensor can include a redox-active complex. The sensor can be voltage sensitive.

Abstract: An inspection device for inspecting screw-closures on bottles includes a rotationally-symmetric lens disposed above a bottle's screw-closure and having a convex portion and a flat aspheric portion, a first lighting-unit for illuminating the screw-closure, and a camera located above the lens and connected to an image processor.

Abstract: A charging dock capable of charging portable electronic devices with a wide variety of charging ports and charging protocols, such as USB, lightning, and other proprietary protocols, while eliminating the need for separate charging cords. Interchangeable charging adapters can be placed stably on the charging dock, thus providing the necessary charging interface for different portable electronic devices, which can then be placed directly on the charging dock.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, an electro-optic device includes a first plurality of electrodes, a second plurality of electrodes spaced apart from the first plurality of electrodes, and an active layer between the first plurality of electrodes and the second plurality of electrodes. The active layer comprises a plurality of electromagnetic resonators. At least one of the first plurality of electrodes and the second plurality of electrodes is at least partially transparent to light of a spectral range that can be absorbed or emitted by the plurality of electromagnetic resonators. The first and second plurality of electrodes are electrically connected to the plurality of electromagnetic resonators. The spacings between at least a selected pair of the plurality of electromagnetic resonators is provided such that a real component of a coupling coefficient between the selected pair of the plurality of electromagnetic resonators is substantially canceled.

Abstract: A method and system for improving an automated hardware apparatus failure prediction system is provided. The method includes automatically retrieving operational data associated with operation of a hardware device being monitored for potential failure. Differing time frame software windows associated with observing operational data and hardware device are determined and the operational data is analyzed. In response, an apparatus malfunction prediction software application and a component prediction software application is generated. Features associated with execution of the software applications are generated and a first group of features are added to software code of the apparatus malfunction prediction software application. A second group of features are additionally added to software code of the component prediction software application.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for acoustic transmission and reception. Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for acoustic transmission and reception. Methods may include receiving, at a first communications interface, a plurality of data values for transmission, and generating, using one or more processors, a plurality of data patterns based on the received data, each of the plurality of data patterns corresponding to one of a plurality of orbital angular momentum (OAM) topological charges of an acoustic signal transmitted from a transducer array. The methods may also include generating, using one or more processors, a transmission signal based on a combination of the plurality of data patterns, and transmitting, using the transducer array, the acoustic signal based, at least in part, on the transmission signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an X-ray imaging system, comprising: a first X-ray source; an image sensor, spaced apart from the first X-ray source; a table configured to be positioned between the first X-ray source and the image sensor and configured to accommodate a person for imaging in the X-ray imaging system; and a fiducial marker system; wherein the fiducial marker system comprises three markers, centers of the three markers not being collinear; wherein at least one of the three markers is distinct. The X-ray imaging system may be used to model the 3D shape and track the 3D motion of an object (e.g., a surgical instrument) in the person.

Abstract: A thyristor assembly radiator for a DC converter valve. A water discharging port of an Nth radiator is communicated with a water discharging port of an (N?2)th radiator. A water feeding port of the Nth radiator is communicated with a water feeding port of an (N+2)th radiator. Or, a water feeding port of the Nth radiator is communicated with a water feeding port of the (N?2)th radiator, and a water discharging port of the Nth radiator is communicated with a water discharging port of the (N+2)th radiator. A water discharging port of an Mth radiator is communicated with a water discharging port of an (M?2)th radiator, and a water feeding port of the Mth radiator is communicated with a water feeding port of an (M+2)th radiator, or a water feeding port of an Mth radiator is communicated with a water feeding port of the (M?2)th radiator, and a water discharging port of the Mth radiator is communicated with a water discharging port of an (M+2)th radiator.