Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a conformal SiCON film on a surface are described. A SiCN film is formed on a substrate surface and exposed to a low temperature steam annealing process to form a film resistant to damage by rapid thermal processing or ashing. The film is treated by rapid thermal processing and then subjected to a high temperature anneal to form a film with a low dielectric constant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceramic slate with a colored jade effect and a preparation method comprising: pressing and forming raw materials containing a ceramic base material and colored glass fragments to obtain a ceramic green body; drying and firing the ceramic green body to give a ceramic slate with colored jade effect particles dispersed on the surface of the green body; wherein, the colored glass fragments account for 3 wt % to 5 wt % of the ceramic base material. Since colored glass waste instead of frits and pigments is used to prepare the ceramic slate with the colored jade effect, the ceramic slate does not have the phenomenon of pigment dispersion after high-temperature firing, and the surface of the fired ceramic slate shows a shape of micro-protrusion, so that the polished tile surface is smoother and free from pits, resulting in a better tile surface effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify digital images via scene-based editing using image understanding facilitated by artificial intelligence. For example, in one or more embodiments the disclosed systems utilize generative machine learning models to create modified digital images portraying human subjects. In particular, the disclosed systems generate modified digital images by performing infill modifications to complete a digital image or human inpainting for portions of a digital image that portrays a human. Moreover, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems perform reposing of subjects portrayed within a digital image to generate modified digital images. In addition, the disclosed systems in some embodiments perform facial expression transfer and facial expression animations to generate modified digital images or animations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify digital images via scene-based editing using image understanding facilitated by artificial intelligence. For example, in one or more embodiments the disclosed systems utilize generative machine learning models to create modified digital images portraying human subjects. In particular, the disclosed systems generate modified digital images by performing infill modifications to complete a digital image or human inpainting for portions of a digital image that portrays a human. Moreover, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems perform reposing of subjects portrayed within a digital image to generate modified digital images. In addition, the disclosed systems in some embodiments perform facial expression transfer and facial expression animations to generate modified digital images or animations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify digital images via scene-based editing using image understanding facilitated by artificial intelligence. For example, in one or more embodiments the disclosed systems utilize generative machine learning models to create modified digital images portraying human subjects. In particular, the disclosed systems generate modified digital images by performing infill modifications to complete a digital image or human inpainting for portions of a digital image that portrays a human. Moreover, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems perform reposing of subjects portrayed within a digital image to generate modified digital images. In addition, the disclosed systems in some embodiments perform facial expression transfer and facial expression animations to generate modified digital images or animations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify digital images via scene-based editing using image understanding facilitated by artificial intelligence. For example, in one or more embodiments the disclosed systems utilize generative machine learning models to create modified digital images portraying human subjects. In particular, the disclosed systems generate modified digital images by performing infill modifications to complete a digital image or human inpainting for portions of a digital image that portrays a human. Moreover, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems perform reposing of subjects portrayed within a digital image to generate modified digital images. In addition, the disclosed systems in some embodiments perform facial expression transfer and facial expression animations to generate modified digital images or animations.

Abstract: In the field of automobile steering gear manufacturing, an automatic air-discharge valve is provided having a valve body, a valve seat, a steel ball and a pressure regulation spring. The valve body is externally connected to a piston. The valve body is internally provided with an air-discharge channel having various diameters which is capable of accommodating the valve seat, the pressure regulation spring and the steel ball. The steel ball may be accommodated in the middle of the air-discharge channel of the valve body. A pressure regulation spring is arranged on left and right sides of the steel ball. The pressure regulation spring comprises a left spring and a right spring, one end of the left spring being supported by the valve body and the other end thereof being supported by the steel ball, and one end of the right spring being supported by the valve seat, and the other end thereof being supported by the steel ball.

Abstract: Disclosed is high-ash fine coal slime separation equipment and method, applicable to the field of coal washing. The high-ash fine coal slime separation equipment includes a feeding system (1), a mineralization system (2), a separation system (3) and a pulsating water flow control system (4). A coal slime mineralization region is isolated from a separation region; and a damping block and a pulsating water flow device are arranged in a mineral separation system. A flotation feeding is fed into the feeding system (1), slurry mixing operation is completed, coal slime enters the mineralization system after pulp mixing to generate turbulent collision to form mineralized bubbles, the mineralized bubbles enters the separation system (3) after passing through a turbulent-flow dissipation pipe (12), and meanwhile, pulsating water flow with a certain frequency and waveform is fed into the separation system (3) by the pulsating water flow control system (4).

Abstract: The invention features compact systems and methods for vacuum liquid purification and extraction of a liquid sample.

Abstract: The invention features compact systems and methods for vacuum liquid purification and extraction of a liquid sample.

Abstract: The invention features compact systems and methods for vacuum liquid purification and extraction of a liquid sample.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media that can perform novel and effective flattening of an image are provided. The flattening can be based on quasiconformal mapping. Such mapping can be used to straighten the main landmark curves with least conformality (angle) distortion. This technique can be referred to as quasiconformal straightening (QCS), and it can provide a canonical and straightforward view of convoluted surfaces. The computation can be based on the holomorphic 1-form method with landmark straightening constraints and quasiconformal optimization.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media that can perform novel and effective flattening of an image are provided. The flattening can be based on quasiconformal mapping. Such mapping can be used to straighten the main landmark curves with least conformality (angle) distortion. This technique can be referred to as quasiconformal straightening (QCS), and it can provide a canonical and straightforward view of convoluted surfaces. The computation can be based on the holomorphic 1-form method with landmark straightening constraints and quasiconformal optimization.