Abstract: One embodiment provides a modular green roof tray, house plant growth media and horticulture growth media, and a tree protection mat for weed and moisture control made from recycled disposable diapers. The growth medium and tree protection mat contain superabsorbent materials from diaper that can absorb waters and greatly reduce irrigation so to provide a drought resistant feature. One embodiment also provides a manufacturing process to perform 100% recycling of disposed diapers.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating generally to data storage, and more particularly to systems and methods for encoding to modify the size of an information set.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) includes a power transmission mechanism and at least one conical disk. The power transmission mechanism has a contact surface, and the power transmission mechanism includes a plurality of engaging elements. The plurality of engaging elements are retractably disposed on the contact surface. The disk surface of the conical disk has a plurality of engaging walls capable of engaging with the engaging elements. The continuously variable transmission is able to transmit power by way of engagement, such that the coupling between the power transmission mechanism and the conical disk is more stable. Thus, the continuously variable transmission is adaptable to high torsion application.

Abstract: A proximity sensor and a mobile communication device thereof are provided. The mobile communication device includes an antenna structure, a matching circuit, a capacitance sensing circuit and a processing circuit. The matching circuit couples to the antenna structure. The capacitance sensing circuit couples to the matching circuit. The capacitance sensing circuit senses a capacitance variation on the antenna structure via the matching circuit and accordingly generates a proximity sensing signal. The processing circuit is coupled to the capacitance sensing circuit to receive the proximity sensing signal. When a signal level of the proximity sensing signal exceeds a first threshold value, an object is determined approaching, and when the signal level of the proximity sensing signal exceeds a second threshold value, a human body is determines approaching. The first and the second threshold value are different.

Abstract: Provided in one example is an article. The article including: a first electrode; a switching layer disposed over at least a portion of the first electrode, the switching layer including a metal oxide; and a second electrode disposed over at least a portion of the switching layer. The first electrode, the switching layer, and the second electrode are parts of a resistive random-access memory, and one or both of the first electrode and the second electrode is a part of a layer of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving, at a server computer, a plurality of content messages from a plurality of content sources, each content message comprising media content and associated with a predetermined media collection, for each of the plurality of content messages received, analyzing each of the plurality of content messages to determine a quality score for each of the plurality of content messages, and storing each of the plurality of content messages in a database along with the quality score for each of the plurality of content messages.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to recovering from a disaster associated with an information technology environment. An information technology environment is replicated to a service provider. A recovery plan is generated for the environment. The recovery plan includes two processes. In response to the service provider receiving a disaster recovery request associated with the environment, the service provider executes a disaster recovery protocol. The protocol includes simultaneously executes the first and second processes. The first process operates a workload in the form of one or more containers, and the second process is a background process that creates a replica of the environment. After completion of the replica creation, the workload is migrated to the replica.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a hydrogen storing alloy and a production method thereof. The hydrogen storing alloy has a chemical composition of a general formula R(1-x)MgxNiy, wherein R is one or more elements selected from rare earth elements comprising Y, x satisfies 0.05?x?0.3, and y satisfies 2.8?y?3.8. The ratio of the maximal peak intensity present in a range of 2?=31°-33° to the maximal peak intensity present in a range of 2?=41°-44° is 0.1 or less (including 0), as measured by X-ray diffraction in which a Cu-K? ray is set as an X-ray source.

Abstract: System and methods for calculating member quality are disclosed. A social networking system, for a respective member in a plurality of members, retrieves a member profile associated with the respective member from the member profile data. The social networking system generates a member quality score for the respective member. Based on the generated member quality score, the social networking system determines whether the respective member is a quality member. The social networking system selects one or more members, from the plurality of members, for a social networking related communication, based at least in part on whether the members are determined to be quality members.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a first SCR device having a first source terminal coupled to a signal terminal, a first body terminal coupled to the first source terminal, a first gate terminal coupled to the signal terminal, and a first drain terminal; a second SCR device having a second drain terminal coupled to the first drain terminal, a second gate terminal coupled to a reference voltage terminal; and a second source terminal coupled to the reference voltage terminal. The apparatus also includes: a third SCR device having a third source terminal coupled to the signal terminal, a third gate terminal coupled to the first gate terminal, and a third drain terminal; a first capacitor coupled between the third drain terminal and the second gate terminal; and a second capacitor coupled between the second gate terminal and the reference voltage terminal.

Abstract: In the present invention, a method for transmitting uplink control information in a wireless communication system and an apparatus for supporting the same are disclosed. Particularly, a method for transmitting uplink control information performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system may comprise receiving, from a base station, a message comprising a specific symbol index indicating a starting point of the uplink control channel region of the terminal and a specific comb index indicating a comb structure of the uplink control channel region of the terminal and transmitting, to the base station, uplink control information by using at least one resource element corresponding to the received specific symbol index and the received specific comb index, wherein the specific comb index is allocated according to the number of symbols configuring the uplink control channel region of the terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a nitric oxide-generating adherent coating, comprising: preparing a buffer solution containing polyphenol compounds, organic selenium or sulfur compounds and soluble copper salts; then contacting a base material with the solution, and washing and drying to obtain a target product. The nitric oxide-generating material prepared by the method can be used for any medical device, such as an intravascular stent, or materials and any complex-shaped base material, and has the capability of scavenging free radicals and catalyzing RSNO to produce nitrogen monoxide, and also has a response function of reduced glutathione (GSH), an antimicrobial function and all the physiological functions possessed by nitrogen monoxide.

Abstract: A self-cleaning drum washing machine, comprises a coaxial drum and outer tub. Cleaning particles are arranged between the drum and the outer tub. Structures between the drum and the outer tub opposite to each other are smooth. A flange is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drum; the outer portion of the flange has a smooth structure or an enclosed cavity is arranged on the outer portion of the drum bottom; the flange is arranged in the cavity; a shaft hole is arranged at the center of the cavity; and a drum shaft sticks into the cavity through the shaft hole and is connected to the flange. The smooth structures go against the attachment of dirt, so that the outer wall of the drum and the inner wall of the outer tub can be conveniently cleaned by the cleaning particles.

Abstract: A touch substrate manufactured by three-dimensional printing and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method for manufacturing the touch substrate works together with a three-dimensional printer. The three-dimensional printer includes a first nozzle, a second nozzle, and a light source. The method includes the steps of: jetting a photocuring material by the first nozzle and exposing the photocuring material to the light source to form a base layer; jetting a conductive material on the base layer by the second nozzle and exposing the conductive material to the light source to form a touch electrode layer; and jetting the photocuring material on the base layer and the touch electrode layer by the first nozzle and exposing the photocuring material to the light source to form a protective layer. The touch electrode layer is embedded between the base layer and the protective layer.

Abstract: A method, a device, and computer-readable medium are provided for verifying an identity of a user, which pertains to computer technology. In some aspects, the method includes generating a dynamic fingerprint while the user moves a finger along a trajectory of movement in a fingerprint collection area of a fingerprint reader, and comparing the dynamic fingerprint with a referential fingerprint. The method also includes verifying the identity of the user based on the comparison, and generating a report indicating the identity verified.

Abstract: A card socket for use in electronic devices is disclosed that can prevent the pushing of the card tray via vertical contact action of the detect terminal and switch terminal. The card socket includes a detection switch that is activated when a card tray has been inserted into the card tray insertion space of a housing in an insertion direction. The detection switch includes a detect terminal that is installed within the insertion space so that when the card tray is inserted into the insertion space the detection switch is activated. The detect terminal is configured to exert a force on the card tray in a direction that is perpendicular to the insertion direction.

Abstract: A flavor nanoemulsion. The nanoemulsion contains a plurality of oil droplets, an aqueous phase, and a surfactant system including a polyethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester and a lecithin. Also disclosed is a liquid beverage or a liquid beverage concentrate containing the nanoemulsion and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for weight management that utilize modified-release dosage forms comprising (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine salts and crystalline forms thereof. The present invention further relates to (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine salts, crystalline forms thereof and modified-release dosage forms comprising them.

Abstract: A switch structure has a housing and a cover. The housing includes a receiving portion and the position point, the position point is disposed at a groove wall of the receiving portion. The cover is pivotally connected to the housing, the cover system can be received in the receiving portion. The cover comprises a position sheet. The position sheet has at least one elastic section and a fixed point. The fixed point corresponds to the position point. The fixed point has a fixing direction corresponding to the position point. The elastic section has an elastic direction. The elastic direction and the fixing direction are substantially parallel.

Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a first pixel region and a second pixel region having a smaller area than the first pixel region. The second pixel region is connected to the first pixel region. A first pixel is provided in the first pixel region and a second pixel is provided in the second pixel region. A first line is connected to the first pixel and a second line is connected to the second pixel. A dummy unit overlaps at least one of the first line and the second line, and compensates for a difference in load values between the first and second lines.