Abstract: An exemplary method for handwritten character generation includes receiving one or more characters and, for the one or more received characters, generating handwritten characters using Hidden Markov Models trained for generating handwritten characters. In such a method the trained Hidden Markov Models can be adapted using a technique such as a maximum a posterior technique, a maximum likelihood linear regression technique or an Eigen-space technique.

Abstract: Exemplary methods, systems, and computer-readable media for developing, training and/or using models for online handwriting recognition of characters are described. An exemplary method for building a trainable radical-based HMM for use in character recognition includes defining radical nodes, where a radical node represents a structural element of an character, and defining connection nodes, where a connection node represents a spatial relationship between two or more radicals. Such a method may include determining a number of paths in the radical-based HMM using subsequence direction histogram vector (SDHV) clustering and determining a number of states in the radical-based HMM using curvature scale space-based (CSS) corner detection.

Abstract: Exemplary techniques are described for selecting radical sets for use in probabilistic East Asian character recognition algorithms. An exemplary technique includes applying a decomposition rule to each East Asian character of the set to generate a progressive splitting graph where the progressive splitting graph comprises radicals as nodes, formulating an optimization problem to find an optimal set of radicals to represent the set of East Asian characters using maximum likelihood and minimum description length and solving the optimization problem for the optimal set of radicals. Another exemplary technique includes selecting an optimal set of radicals by using a general function that characterizes a radical with respect to other East Asian characters and a complex function that characterizes complexity of a radical.

Abstract: A bra cup includes a convexo-concave body having an inner face and an outer face. The body is a silicone foamed elastomer made from a first silicon oil containing OH functional group and a second silicon oil containing H functional group. The body includes a plurality of holes in an interior and a surface of the body, providing an air-permeable, elastomeric structure. The bra cup is light, soft, elastomeric, air-permeable, durable, and non-deformable while providing wearing comfort and providing an aesthetically pleasing effect.

Abstract: A bra cup includes a convexo-concave body having an inner face and an outer face. The body of the bra cup is a silicone foamed elastomer. Adhesive is applied to the inner face of the body. The body of the bra cup includes a plurality of holes in an interior and a surface of the body, providing a light, air-permeable, elastomeric structure.

Abstract: A bra cup includes a convexo-concave body and a lining member. The body includes an inner face and an outer face. The body further includes a chamber in a lower section thereof. The lining member is mounted in the chamber and is a silicone foamed elastomer. The lining member includes a plurality of holes in an interior and a surface of the lining member, providing an air-permeable, elastomeric structure. The bra cup is light, soft, air-permeable, elastomeric, durable, and non-deformable while providing an aesthetically pleasing effect.

Abstract: A method for spin-on wafer cleaning. The method comprises controlling spin speed and vertical water jet pressure. The vertical jet pressure and the spin speed are substantially maintained in inverse proportion. Wafer spin speed is between 50 to 1200 rpm. Vertical wafer jet pressure is between 0.05 to 100 KPa.

Abstract: A bra includes a body made of silicone rubber and having an outline for mating with that of a female bosom. The body includes a reinforcing rib formed along a perimeter thereof. A rear member is mounted to an inner side of the body. An air chamber is defined between the rear member and the body. The rear member includes a plurality of protrusions formed on an outer face thereof. The protrusions are in contact with the female bosom for massaging the female bosom. Further, gaps are formed among the protrusions for ventilation.