Abstract: The present disclosure provides a picture hook identification method as well as an apparatus and a terminal device using the same. The method includes; determining geometric parameter(s) of an identification object based on image(s) collected b a camera and internal parameter(s) of the camera; comparing the geometric parameters of the identification object with geometric parameter(s) of a target picture book; and determining the identification object as the target picture book, if a difference between the geometric parameters of the identification object and the geometric parameters of the target picture book is within a preset range. In this manner, the target picture book is further filtered by matching the geometric parameters, which can reduce misidentification to improve the accuracy of identifying the picture book.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a lithography apparatus is provided. The method includes flowing a major cleaning agent in volume over a reflective surface of a collector of the lithography apparatus; and flowing a minor cleaning agent in volume intermittently over the reflective surface of the collector, so as to clean the reflective surface of the collector.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method and system for obtaining an evaluation model and an evaluation method and system for the plugging performance of drilling fluid. The method for obtaining the evaluation model comprises: applying a confining pressure to a holding device where a preset fracture model is located, wherein a displacement differential pressure of two ends of the holding device is a preset displacement differential pressure; measuring a flow of standard measuring fluid flowing through the preset fracture model under different confining pressures, wherein the different confining pressures gradually increase according to a first preset rule; and controlling to stop increasing the confining pressure when the flow of the standard measuring fluid flowing through the preset fracture model reaches a preset flow so as to compress the preset fracture model into the evaluation model at a micro-nano level.

Abstract: A drilling casing includes a casing wall and several sand control apparatuses disposed on the casing wall in a spacing. Each sand control apparatus includes a sand control net, a sealing steel sheet and a sealing rubber plug. A plurality of mutually-paralleled sand control meshes are disposed on the sand control net. The sand control mesh exactly faces the sealing steel sheet. The sand control net is connected with the sealing steel sheet through a steel pin. Further, a method of performing fast drilling and completion of a large-borehole multilateral well by the drilling casing includes forming a main borehole by drilling to a destination well depth at one time with a large-size drill bit, drilling a lateral borehole in a natural gas hydrate reservoir by using the drilling casing, and taking out the drill bit for completion. The method is applicable to various natural gas hydrate extraction manners.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, an isolation structure over the substrate, a fin over the substrate and the isolation structure, a gate structure engaging a first portion of the fin, first sidewall spacers over sidewalls of the gate structure and over a second portion of the fin, source/drain (S/D) features adjacent to the first sidewall spacers, and second sidewall spacers over the isolation structure and over sidewalls of a portion of the S/D features. The second sidewall spacers and the second portion of the fin include a same dopant.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate. A first metallization layer is disposed on the substrate. A second metallization layer is disposed on the first metallization layer and having one or more openings, wherein at least one of the one or more openings is configured to expose a top surface of the first metallization layer. A polymer-adhering liner layer is disposed on sidewalls of the at least one of the one more openings in the second metallization layer. A dielectric polymer is disposed in the at least one of the one or more openings in the second metallization layer and on the polymer-adhering liner layer. The dielectric polymer is configured to seal an air gap in the dielectric polymer.

Abstract: An intelligent off-peak power distribution system may include a plurality of power consumption ends powered by a plurality of batteries. Each of the batteries is individually programmed with an electronic code, and the batteries are charged by at least a power supply end, and the charging method thereof is to use off-peak power to perform charging during off-peak hour. At least a distribution vehicle is provided to transport the batteries between the power consumption ends and the power supply end, and a smart communication network is communicated with the power consumption ends, the distribution vehicle, and the power supply end. The batteries are available and transported between the power consumption ends by the distribution vehicle so that the distribution vehicle departing from the power supply end is configured to distribute power to more power consumption ends in a single ride, thereby reducing the power and transportation costs.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for an Intelligent Road Infrastructure System (IRIS), which facilitates vehicle operations and control for connected automated vehicle highway (CAVH) systems. IRIS systems and methods provide vehicles with individually customized information and real-time control instructions for vehicle to fulfill the driving tasks such as car following, lane changing, and route guidance. IRIS systems and methods also manage transportation operations and management services for both freeways and urban arterials. In some embodiments, the IRIS comprises or consists of one of more of the following physical subsystems: (1) Roadside unit (RSU) network, (2) Traffic Control Unit (TCU) and Traffic Control Center (TCC) network, (3) vehicle onboard unit (OBU), (4) traffic operations centers (TOCs), and (5) cloud information and computing services.

Abstract: A three dimensional tissue printing method is disclosed. The three dimensional tissue printing method includes the following steps: performing large support stand printing to form a first printing body; performing small support stand printing to form second printing body on the first printing body and forming a tissue structure by crossly connecting in between the first printing body and the second printing body. Besides, a three dimensional tissue printing device and artificial skin are also presented.

Abstract: Technologies relating to system and method of real-time video overlaying or superimposing display from multiple mutually synchronous cameras are disclosed. An example method of real-time video overlaying includes the steps of: synchronizing frame rates of a depth data, a face meta data, and a video data of a first camera video output captured by a first camera; determining a first depth between a user face and the first camera; using a cutoff depth to determine a user body contour; generating a binary mask of the user body contour based on the first depth and the cutoff depth; smoothing an edge of the binary mask; merging the binary mask with the first camera video output and generating a merged first camera video output; and overlaying the merged first camera video output onto a second camera video output.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology related to a distributed driving system (DDS) that provides transportation management and operations and vehicle control for connected and automated vehicles (CAV) and intelligent road infrastructure systems (IRIS) and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and systems for sending individual vehicles with customized, detailed, and time-sensitive control instructions and traffic information for automated vehicle driving, such as vehicle following, lane changing, route guidance, and other related information.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tape laying apparatus configured to lay prepreg tape to mould surface. The tape laying apparatus includes a tape supply spool, a compaction head, a cutting tool and at least one travel distance adjustment component. The tape supply spool is configured for the prepreg tape to be wound thereon. The compaction head is configured for delivering the prepreg tape to the mould surface from the tape supply spool. The cutting tool is movable along a cutting path. The cutting tool is configured to cut the prepreg tape passing through the cutting path. The at least one travel distance adjustment component is movably located between the cutting path and the compaction head and configured to push the prepreg tape passing through the cutting path so as to increase or decrease a travel distance of the prepreg tape from the cutting path to the compaction head.

Abstract: A three dimensional tissue printing method is disclosed. The three dimensional tissue printing method includes the following steps: performing large support stand printing to form a first printing body; performing small support stand printing to form second printing body on the first printing body and forming a tissue structure by crossly connecting in between the first printing body and the second printing body. Besides, a three dimensional tissue printing device and artificial skin are also presented.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to connected and automated highway systems and particularly, but not exclusively, to systems and methods for providing localized self-evolving artificial intelligence for intelligent road infrastructure systems.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a water quality monitoring device and system. By revealing at least a part of a tube above the water surface, water quality data detected below the water surface is transmitted. The water quality monitoring device sequentially includes, from top to bottom, an upper tube, a first connecting member and a middle tube. The water quality monitoring device appearing slightly long tubular further consists of a signal transceiving module in the upper tube, a monitor in the middle tube, and a sensing portion protruding out of the middle tube. A water quality monitoring system can further be formed by connecting a plurality of water quality monitoring devices to a network to monitor water quality conditions at a remote end, thereby monitoring water quality conditions in real time.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for an Intelligent Road Infrastructure System (IRIS), which facilitates vehicle operations and control for connected automated vehicle highway (CAVH) systems. IRIS systems and methods provide vehicles with individually customized information and real-time control instructions for vehicle to fulfill the driving tasks such as car following, lane changing, and route guidance. IRIS systems and methods also manage transportation operations and management services for both freeways and urban arterials. In some embodiments, the IRIS comprises or consists of one of more of the following physical subsystems: (1) Roadside unit (RSU) network, (2) Traffic Control Unit (TCU) and Traffic Control Center (TCC) network, (3) vehicle onboard unit (OBU), (4) traffic operations centers (TOCs), and (5) cloud information and computing services.

Abstract: A temperature measurement apparatus. The temperature measurement apparatus may include a temperature sensor body, the temperature sensor body having a substrate support surface; and a heat transfer layer, disposed on the substrate support surface, the heat transfer layer comprising an array of aligned carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: An implantable spacer for placement between adjacent spinous processes is provided. The spacer includes a body and a wing rotatably connected to the body. The wing includes two U-shaped configurations that together define a substantially H-shaped configuration for retaining the spacer between adjacent spinous processes. An actuator assembly is connected to the body and to the wing with the proximal end of the spacer being connectable to a removable driver that is configured to engage the actuator assembly. While connected to the spacer, the driver is rotatable in one direction to deploy the wing from an undeployed to a deployed configuration and in an opposite direction to undeploy the wing. In the deployed configuration, the spacer acts as a space holder opening up the area of the spinal canal, maintaining foraminal height, reducing stress on the facet joints and relieving pain for the patient.

Abstract: A solar power system may comprise a solar panel set, a controller, a lithium battery set, and at least a DC load. The controller has a control unit built therein to control a double-contact relay, a single-contact relay, and a transformer. The rated voltage of the solar panel set is higher than the rated voltage of the lithium battery set between 115% and 130%. When the actual voltage of the solar panel set is lower than 115% of the rated voltage of the lithium battery set, the solar panel set is configured to low-loss charge the lithium battery set under the low illumination condition. When the actual voltage of the solar panel set is higher than 115% of the rated voltage of the lithium battery set, the solar panel set under the high illumination condition is adapted to have voltage-drop through the transformer and high-efficiently charge the lithium battery set.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to roadway design and traffic control systems and methods for connected and automated vehicle and highway (CAVH) systems, and particularly, but not exclusively, to systems and methods for controlling switching of vehicles between automated mode and human-driven mode, systems and methods for vehicle merging, diverging, and overtaking on automated lanes of multiple lane highways, systems and methods for emergency management and roadside assistance on automated lanes, and/or systems and methods for managing automated vehicle lanes on urban major and minor expressways.