Abstract: Methods for quantitatively separating x-ray images of a subject having three or more component materials into component images using spectral imaging or multiple-energy imaging with 2D radiographic hardware implemented with scatter removal methods. The multiple-energy system may be extended by implementing DRC multiple energy decomposition and K-edge subtraction imaging methods.

Abstract: An optical multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) receiver includes an input port configured to receive input light; a Stokes measurement apparatus configured to generate measurements of Stokes parameters; an optical MIMO demultiplexer configured to generate a plurality of demultiplexed output light signals based on (i) the input light and (ii) the measurements of the Stokes parameters generated by the Stokes measurement apparatus; and a plurality of output ports configured to output the plurality of demultiplexed output light signals generated by the optical MIMO demultiplexer. In particular, the Stokes measurement apparatus is connected to the optical MIMO demultiplexer in a parallel arrangement.

Abstract: Implementations are directed to configurable intensity-modulation direct-detection (IM-DD) optical transceivers that are configurable between single-polarization (SP) operation and dual-polarization (DP) operation.

Abstract: Disclosed are a self-positioning assembly system for rapid assembly of an aircraft and a method thereof. The self-positioning assembly system includes a mounting platform, a framework assembly, a hole positioner assembly, a strut positioner assembly and a pallet assembly. The framework assembly is mounted on the mounting platform and includes a hole positioner column and a pallet column, the hole positioner assembly is arranged on the hole positioner column, the pallet assembly is arranged on the pallet column, a plurality of the hole positioner columns are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting platform, and a plurality of the pallet columns are arranged in a middle of the mounting platform.

Abstract: A multi-wavelength dual-polarization (DP) receiver includes an input port configured to receive input light; an optical polarization splitter and rotator configured to split the input light into a first optical waveguide and a second optical waveguide; a first wavelength demultiplexer connected to the first optical waveguide and configured to output wavelength-demultiplexed light into a first plurality of optical waveguides; a second wavelength demultiplexer connected to the second optical waveguide and configured to output wavelength-demultiplexed light into a second plurality of optical waveguides; and a plurality of optical multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) polarization demultiplexers, each of which is connected to a respective one of the first plurality of optical waveguides and one of the second plurality of optical waveguides.

Abstract: The present application relates to display panel. An opening area of any one of sub-pixels of the first transitional display region is larger than an opening area of a same-colored sub-pixel of the first display region and is smaller than an opening area of a same-colored sub-pixel of the second display region. An interval between any two closest sub-pixels of a same color arranged in adjacent columns in the first display region is x; an interval between any two closest sub-pixels of a same color arranged in two adjacent columns respectively in the first transitional display region and the second display region is y; an interval between any two closest sub-pixels of a same color arranged in two adjacent columns in the second display region is z, wherein x?y?z. The present application also provides a display device.

Abstract: An x-ray tomography system which can generate a qualitative 3D image of a region of interest using a an x-ray source, the x-ray source configured to emit x-ray radiation at the region of interest. The x-ray radiation or the x-ray source or the relative position of the x ray source configured to be moved in a two dimensional plane. An x-ray detector including a plurality of detector elements arranged in a two dimensional plane opposite the x-ray source, the x-ray detector configured to detect x-ray radiation after attenuation by the subject and provide an indication of the detected x-rays. And a processor configured to receive the indication of the detected x-rays and resolve the detected x-ray radiation into a three dimensional image. The three dimensional image is qualitative in nature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-acyl amino acid products and their use in diagnosing and treating disease.

Abstract: A pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidinone compound or a pharmaceutical composition thereof for treating peripheral T cell lymphoma, and a method for or use of a pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidinone compound for treating peripheral T cell lymphoma.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for treating, sorting and recycling an oil-containing discharged catalyst. There is provided a method for treating, sorting and recycling an oil-containing discharged catalyst, wherein the method comprises the following steps: (A) cyclonic washing and on-line activation of a discharged catalyst; (B) cyclonic spinning solvent stripping of the catalyst; (C) gas stream acceleration sorting of a high activity catalyst; (D) cyclonic restriping and particle capture of the high activity catalyst; and (E) cooling of the gas and condensation removal of the solvent. There is further provided an apparatus for treating, sorting and recycling an oil-containing discharged catalyst.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a method and device for taking out and placing goods, a warehousing robot and a warehousing system. For the warehousing system based on a dynamic storage location storage mechanism, the method includes: moving, according to an operation instruction for target goods, to a target position, where the target position is a position corresponding to a dynamic goods storage space for the target goods; acquiring first state information and second state information, and determining, according to the first state information and the second state information, available spacing between the target goods and adjacent objects, where first state information is used for representing a spatial position feature of the target goods and the second state information is used for representing spatial position features of the adjacent objects; and taking out or storing, according to the available spacing, the target goods.

Abstract: A fully automatic peanuts peeling robot for seeds retention and a method using the same are provided. The robot includes a processing mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a screening mechanism. The processing mechanism includes an aluminum profile support bracket, a bracket assembly, a conveyor belt device, and a conversion device, a sensor device and a cut-off device; the aluminum profile support bracket is fixedly connected to the bracket assembly; the bracket assembly includes a first bracket assembly, a second bracket assembly, and a third bracket assembly; and the aluminum profile support bracket is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt device; the conveyor belt device includes a first conveyor belt assembly, a second conveyor belt assembly, and a third conveyor belt assembly; the conveyor belt device is fixedly connected to the conversion device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a visual imaging device based on PS-OCT for early demineralization and caries of dental hard tissues, comprising a laser light source for emitting a laser light, a coupler for receiving and dividing the laser light emitted by the laser light source into a reference laser light and a detection laser light; wherein the reference laser light backtracking to the coupler and the detection laser light backtracking to the coupler are coupled and then passed through a transmission grating and a convex lens to input as an optical signal into a linear CCD detector for converting the optical signal into an electrical signal which is then input to a computer control system and collected by a built-in capture card; and the computer is configured to perform a three-dimensional reconstruction of an image and perform two-dimensional cross-section image analysis; and the computer control system is connected to the scanning galvanometer to control a vibration of the scanning galvanometer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of display technology, and proposes a display panel, a preparation method thereof, and a display apparatus. The display panel includes an array substrate, a planarization layer group, and a plurality of sub-pixels. The array substrate includes a switch array formed by a plurality of switch units. The planarization layer group is provided on the array substrate, and nano-scale grooves are provided on the planarization layer group. The sub-pixels are provided on a side of the planarization layer group away from the array substrate. The sub-pixel includes a plurality of first electrodes, wherein the first electrode is connected to the switch unit of the array substrate, a nano-scale second gap is provided between two adjacent first electrodes, and an orthographic projection of the second gap on the array substrate is located within an orthographic projection of the groove on the array substrate.

Abstract: The invention belongs to ecological revetments in the technical field of river ecology, which particularly involves an ecological revetment to regulate wandering rivers. The ecological revetment is composed of porous concrete-piles, ecological connecting-plates, an ecological viewing-corridor and a slope green-belt. The ecological landscape-corridor and anchor rod are placed on the upper and middle parts of the pile structure, respectively. In virtue of the innovative structure, the ecological revetment will strengthen the revetment structure, reduce the revetment settlement, prevent the revetment from moving, and enhance the overall stability of the revetment project. The ecological holes exist on the ecological connecting-plates, which is beneficial to the exchange of material and energy from the river course and the bank slope, and the holes could greatly enhance the self-cleaning capacity of the water body.

Abstract: A display panel includes: a first substrate; a second substrate, arranged opposite to the first substrate. A first locking structure is arranged on at least one edge of a surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate, a second locking structure that corresponds to the first locking structure is arranged on a surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate corresponding to the at least one edge. The first locking structure includes a first locking member arranged on the first substrate and a second locking member arranged on the first locking member. The second locking structure includes a third locking member arranged on the second substrate and a fourth locking member arranged on the third locking member. The first locking member is engaged with the third locking member, and the second locking member is engaged with the fourth locking member.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of treating NAFLD, NASH, and atherosclerosis, comprising administering glycine-containing tripeptide molecule, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a subject.