Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include computer-implemented methods, computer systems, and computer program products for displaying messages based on categories. According to an embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises: receiving, by a device operatively coupled to one or more processors, a request for displaying messages for a user based on categories; calculating, by the device, an importance score of each of the messages to the user; classifying, by the device, the messages into the categories based on calculated importance scores of the messages; and displaying, by the device, the messages for the user based on the categories.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is presented for enabling instant and automatic photo sharing between computing devices. The method includes allowing a first user to operate a first computing device to create a plurality of images, the plurality of images including physical characteristics of a second user, transmitting a broadcast message to a plurality of second computing devices, determining whether a match occurs between the first computing device and one or more of the plurality of second computing devices, and establishing a local area network between the first computing device and matched second computing devices. The method further includes automatically and instantly transmitting the plurality of images to the matched second computing devices by priority and sequence determinations, and, upon completion of the transmittal of the plurality of images to the matched second computing devices, terminating the local area network.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles include a layer of optical elements, and a bead bond layer (140). The optical elements include transparent microspheres (110), a transparent polymeric polyurethane layer (120), and at least one reflective layer (130), where the transparent polymeric polyurethane layer (120) comprises a dried layer prepared from an aqueous polyurethane dispersion. The retroreflective articles have improved wash durability.

Abstract: A monitoring system for use in seismic instrument arrangement in petroleum exploration, belonging to the technical field of network transmission of seismic instrument arrangement information, comprises a host server and a hand-held terminal device, wherein the host server is configured to be connected to a host machine of a seismic instrument, manipulated by an instrument operator, can extract the seismic instrument arrangement information, classify field arrangement information based on the corresponding setting and transmit the arrangement information by using a 2G/3G network; the hand-held terminal device can receive the field arrangement information transmitted by the host server, by the 2G/3G network, and alarm and remind line inspection personnel to conduct an arrangement check; after completing the inspection task, the line inspection personnel can send inquiry information via the hand-held terminal device to inquire of the instrument operator about the line inspection condition.

Abstract: The present application discloses an assembly (30, 40) for securing an electrical cable (1) to a body (3) such as the body of an electrical appliance. The assembly comprises a clamping member (30) comprising a pair of spatially separated cable holes (31) dimensioned to receive the electrical cable and a pair of guide channels (33) inwardly extending from opposing edges (34) of the clamping member and a pair of anchoring members (40) for securing the clamping member to the body, each anchoring member comprising a major surface (41) transversely extending from a mounting surface, the major surface having an edge region defining a guide rail (42) for engaging with one of the guide channels and a pair of spatially separated ribs (43, 44) extending from the edge region across said major surface for retaining the clamping member. At least the anchoring members may form an integral part of the body of the electrical appliance.

Abstract: An automatic inspection and monitoring method based on time domain slotting control, belonging to the technical field where the field personnel can automatically inspect and monitor a field device of a seismic apparatus in the seismic exploration production. A method of extraction and transmission of a seismic apparatus host on the information of a field device is implemented by a master control program, test information about the seismic apparatus host on the field device can be automatically extracted and classified from the seismic apparatus host, and according to a designed push protocol, a protocol encoding is conducted; a data frame block is automatically generated; and then the information is delivered via a broadcasting station; an encoding protocol of information push is designed for avoiding information loss caused by signal instability, etc. during information push. According to the protocol, the state information on the field device is encoded to generate a data frame block.

Abstract: The present application discloses an assembly (30, 40) for securing an electrical cable (1) to a body (3) such as the body of an electrical appliance. The assembly comprises a clamping member (30) comprising a pair of spatially separated cable holes (31) dimensioned to receive the electrical cable and a pair of guide channels (33) inwardly extending from opposing edges (34) of the clamping member and a pair of anchoring members (40) for securing the clamping member to the body, each anchoring member comprising a major surface (41) transversely extending from a mounting surface, the major surface having an edge region defining a guide rail (42) for engaging with one of the guide channels and a pair of spatially separated ribs (43, 44) extending from the edge region across said major surface for retaining the clamping member. At least the anchoring members may form an integral part of the body of the electrical appliance.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles include a layer of optical elements, and a polyurethane bead bond layer. The optical elements include transparent microspheres, and at least one reflective layer. The polyurethane bead bond layer is the reaction product of a reaction mixture of at least one aliphatic polycarbonate polyol and at least one polyisocyanate, and the reaction mixture is free of polyols containing unsaturated groups. The retroreflective articles have improved wash durability.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles include a layer of optical elements, the layer of optical elements being divided into at least a first segment (110) and second segment (120), and a bead bond layer (170) containing a colorant. The optical elements are partially embedded in the bead bond layer. The optical elements include transparent microspheres (140), a transparent polymeric layer (180), and at least one reflective layer. In the first segment of optical elements, the reflective layer is a dielectric reflective layer (150), and in the second segment of optical elements, the reflective layer is a reflective metallic layer (160). The retroreflective articles have improved wash durability.

Abstract: An exposed lens retroreflective article (100), transfer articles comprising same, and methods of making same. The retroreflective article can include a binder layer (114); a layer of transparent microspheres (108) partially embedded in the binder layer; and reflective layer (110) disposed between the binder layer and the microspheres. The reflective layer (110) can include a dielectric mirror, which can include a first stack (115) and a second stack (111) positioned in planar contact with the first stack, wherein each of the first stack and the second stack comprises at least one bilayer (119), wherein each bilayer comprises a first material with a first bonding group and a second material with a complementary second bonding group. The transfer article can include the retroreflective article and a carrier web. The method can include partially embedding transparent microspheres in a carrier web; applying the reflective layer to the microspheres, and applying a binder layer composition to the reflective layer.

Abstract: Provided herein are retroreflective colored article having a predetermined pattern of beaded and unbeaded regions and at least one polymeric color layer (130) covering at least a portion of the beaded and unbeaded regions, a reflector layer (140) covering the colour layer, and a carrier (150). Also disclosed are methods for making the articles.

Abstract: An exposed lens retroreflective article (100), transfer articles comprising same, and methods of making same. The retroreflective article can include a binder layer (114); a layer of transparent microspheres (108) partially embedded in the binder layer; and reflective layer (110) disposed between the binder layer and the microspheres. The reflective layer (110) can include a dielectric mirror, which can include a first stack (115) and a second stack (111) positioned in planar contact with the first stack, wherein each of the first stack and the second stack comprises at least one bilayer (119), wherein each bilayer comprises a first material with a first bonding group and a second material with a complementary second bonding group. The transfer article can include the retroreflective article and a carrier web. The method can include partially embedding transparent microspheres in a carrier web; applying the reflective layer to the microspheres, and applying a binder layer composition to the reflective layer.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles include a layer of optical elements, the layer of optical elements being divided into at least a first segment (110) and second segment (120), and a bead bond layer (170) containing a colorant. The optical elements are partially embedded in the bead bond layer. The optical elements include transparent microspheres (140), a transparent polymeric layer (180), and at least one reflective layer. In the first segment of optical elements, the reflective layer is a dielectric reflective layer (150), and in the second segment of optical elements, the reflective layer is a reflective metallic layer (160). The retroreflective articles have improved wash durability.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles include a layer of optical elements, and a polyurethane bead bond layer. The optical elements include transparent microspheres, and at least one reflective layer. The polyurethane bead bond layer is the reaction product of a reaction mixture of at least one aliphatic polycarbonate polyol and at least one polyisocyanate, and the reaction mixture is free of polyols containing unsaturated groups. The retroreflective articles have improved wash durability.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles include a layer of optical elements, and a bead bond layer (140). The optical elements include transparent microspheres (110), a transparent polymeric polyurethane layer (120), and at least one reflective layer (130), where the transparent polymeric polyurethane layer (120) comprises a dried layer prepared from an aqueous polyurethane dispersion. The retroreflective articles have improved wash durability.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method and apparatus for performing an adaptive transmission scheme in a frequency division duplexing communication system based on channel state information estimated using an open-loop mode are described herein. In one example, the method includes estimating an impulse response of a channel using a signal received over a first frequency band of the channel from a device, transforming the impulse response into a frequency response of the channel, and subsequently performing the adaptive transmission scheme using the frequency response to transmit a signal to the device over a second frequency band of the channel that is different from the first frequency band.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an array of infant formula for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant, it comprises a first infant formula between 0 to 100 days, a second infant formula between 100 to 180 days, and an optional third infant formula between 180 days to 1 year, wherein the content of protein in the second infant formula is lower than in the first infant formula; the content of lactose in the second infant formula is higher than in the first infant formula; the content of protein in the optional third infant formula is lower than in the second infant formula; and the content of lactose in the optional third infant formula is higher than in the second infant formula array of infant formula for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant comprising a first infant formula between 0 to 100 days and a second infant formula between 100 to 180 days, wherein the content of protein in the second infant formula is lower than in the first infant formula; and the content of lact

Abstract: The present invention relates to an array of infant formula for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant, it comprises a first infant formula between 0 to 3 months, a second infant formula between 3 to 6 months, and an optional third infant formula between 6 to 12 months, wherein the content of protein in the second infant formula is lower than in the first infant formula; the content of lactose in the second infant formula is higher than in the first infant formula; the content of protein in the optional third infant formula is lower than in the second infant formula; and the content of lactose in the optional third infant formula is higher than in the second infant formula array of infant formula for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant comprising a first infant formula between 0 to 3 months and a second infant formula between 3 to 6 months, wherein the content of protein in the second infant formula is lower than in the first infant formula; and the content of lactose in t